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Physics I Experiment 4
Physics I Experiment 4
EXPERIMENT-5
I. Aim
Translational Rotational
Force, F Torque, τ
2
d r d 2θ
Linear acceleration , a= 2 Angular acceleration, α= 2
dt dt
Force, F = m.a Torque, t = Ia
Figure1:Experimental Mechanism
of Rotational Inertia Apparatus
m
τ = Tr
g where τ = Iα , a = 2y/t2 = αr , and t is the
y
time for mass to drop by a height y.
2r
IV. Experiment and Measurement
Attach the masses, M to the rod at a distance R from the shaft and
fix the weights to rod with the wing nuts.
R
V. Results and Discussion
2. What is torque?