OCR M4 2005 June — Question 3 7 marks

Exam BoardOCR
ModuleM4 (Mechanics 4)
Year2005
SessionJune
Marks7
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TopicMoments of inertia
TypeSmall oscillations period
DifficultyChallenging +1.2 This is a standard compound pendulum problem requiring application of the parallel axis theorem, SHM period formula, and energy methods. While it involves multiple steps and careful bookkeeping of moments of inertia, the techniques are routine for M4 students with no novel insight required. The two-part structure and given numerical values make it more straightforward than problems requiring geometric or algebraic manipulation.
Spec6.02i Conservation of energy: mechanical energy principle6.04d Integration: for centre of mass of laminas/solids6.05f Vertical circle: motion including free fall

3 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{b86c4b97-13a9-4aaf-8c95-20fe043b4532-2_653_406_727_857} A lamina has mass 1.5 kg . Two perpendicular lines \(A B\) and \(C D\) in the lamina intersect at the point \(X\). The centre of mass, \(G\), of the lamina lies on \(A B\), and \(X G = 0.2 \mathrm {~m}\) (see diagram). The moment of inertia of the lamina about \(A B\) is \(0.02 \mathrm {~kg} \mathrm {~m} ^ { 2 }\), and the moment of inertia of the lamina about \(C D\) is \(0.12 \mathrm {~kg} \mathrm {~m} ^ { 2 }\). The lamina is free to rotate in a vertical plane about a fixed horizontal axis perpendicular to the lamina and passing through \(X\).
  1. The lamina makes small oscillations as a compound pendulum. Find the approximate period of these oscillations.
  2. The lamina starts at rest with \(G\) vertically below \(X\). A couple of constant moment 3.2 Nm about the axis is now applied to the lamina. Find the angular speed of the lamina when \(X G\) is first horizontal.

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A lamina has mass 1.5 kg . Two perpendicular lines $A B$ and $C D$ in the lamina intersect at the point $X$. The centre of mass, $G$, of the lamina lies on $A B$, and $X G = 0.2 \mathrm {~m}$ (see diagram). The moment of inertia of the lamina about $A B$ is $0.02 \mathrm {~kg} \mathrm {~m} ^ { 2 }$, and the moment of inertia of the lamina about $C D$ is $0.12 \mathrm {~kg} \mathrm {~m} ^ { 2 }$. The lamina is free to rotate in a vertical plane about a fixed horizontal axis perpendicular to the lamina and passing through $X$.\\
(i) The lamina makes small oscillations as a compound pendulum. Find the approximate period of these oscillations.\\
(ii) The lamina starts at rest with $G$ vertically below $X$. A couple of constant moment 3.2 Nm about the axis is now applied to the lamina. Find the angular speed of the lamina when $X G$ is first horizontal.

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