OCR M4 2007 June — Question 3 9 marks

Exam BoardOCR
ModuleM4 (Mechanics 4)
Year2007
SessionJune
Marks9
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TopicMoments of inertia
TypeEnergy method angular speed
DifficultyChallenging +1.2 This is a standard M4 rotation question requiring perpendicular axis theorem, energy methods with friction, and torque equation. While it involves multiple parts and careful bookkeeping of moments of inertia, the techniques are routine for this module with no novel problem-solving required. The perpendicular axis theorem application and energy-work principle are textbook methods, making this moderately above average difficulty for A-level but standard for Further Maths M4.
Spec6.04d Integration: for centre of mass of laminas/solids6.05f Vertical circle: motion including free fall

3 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{181fad74-6e60-4435-a176-3edff5062c32-2_392_746_908_645} A non-uniform rectangular lamina \(A B C D\) has mass 6 kg . The centre of mass \(G\) of the lamina is 0.8 m from the side \(A D\) and 0.5 m from the side \(A B\) (see diagram). The moment of inertia of the lamina about \(A D\) is \(6.2 \mathrm {~kg} \mathrm {~m} ^ { 2 }\) and the moment of inertia of the lamina about \(A B\) is \(2.8 \mathrm {~kg} \mathrm {~m} ^ { 2 }\). The lamina rotates in a vertical plane about a fixed horizontal axis which passes through \(A\) and is perpendicular to the lamina.
  1. Write down the moment of inertia of the lamina about this axis. The lamina is released from rest in the position where \(A B\) and \(D C\) are horizontal and \(D C\) is above \(A B\). A frictional couple of constant moment opposes the motion. When \(A B\) is first vertical, the angular speed of the lamina is \(2.4 \mathrm { rad } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\).
  2. Find the moment of the frictional couple.
  3. Find the angular acceleration of the lamina immediately after it is released.

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A non-uniform rectangular lamina $A B C D$ has mass 6 kg . The centre of mass $G$ of the lamina is 0.8 m from the side $A D$ and 0.5 m from the side $A B$ (see diagram). The moment of inertia of the lamina about $A D$ is $6.2 \mathrm {~kg} \mathrm {~m} ^ { 2 }$ and the moment of inertia of the lamina about $A B$ is $2.8 \mathrm {~kg} \mathrm {~m} ^ { 2 }$.

The lamina rotates in a vertical plane about a fixed horizontal axis which passes through $A$ and is perpendicular to the lamina.\\
(i) Write down the moment of inertia of the lamina about this axis.

The lamina is released from rest in the position where $A B$ and $D C$ are horizontal and $D C$ is above $A B$. A frictional couple of constant moment opposes the motion. When $A B$ is first vertical, the angular speed of the lamina is $2.4 \mathrm { rad } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }$.\\
(ii) Find the moment of the frictional couple.\\
(iii) Find the angular acceleration of the lamina immediately after it is released.

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