Axis Definition and 928 Threads

  1. I

    Is a Torque Amplifier Design Feasible for a Capstan-Driven Z Axis Lift?

    Hello guys I am working on a z axis lift driven by stepper to lift and lower the platform precisely . It will be driven by a capstan drum fixed to stepper shaft and cable routing around pulleys . I have a stepper nema23 with 1n-m holding torque . As per my calculation toque required By motor to...
  2. PeteyCoco

    Programming Function With Cut On Negative Imaginary Axis

    The Function To Be Programmed \sigma_m=\frac{4(n_r^2 -1)J_m(n_r k R)}{\pi^2kD_m^+(kR)D_m^-(kR)} where D_m(z)=n_rJ'_m(n_rz)H_m(z)-J_m(n_rz)H'_m(z). The '+'/'-' superscripts indicate the limits as z approaches the branch cut, which lies along the negative imaginary half axis, from the positive...
  3. hagobarcos

    Finding a plane based off 2 points and the z axis

    Homework Statement Find an equation of the plane that passes through the points (4,2,1) and (-2, 9, 6), and is parallel to the z axis. Homework Equations a(X-Xo) + b(Y-Yo) + c(Z-Zo) = 0 The Attempt at a Solution Okay so for this one, I first tried to make a vector out of the...
  4. D

    Does the Existence of the Axis of Evil Mean a Special Frame of Reference?

    Does the existence of the "Axis of Evil" observed by WMAP and Planck mean that there is a special frame of reference in the universe?
  5. C

    Help with finding angle of force below x axis? (statics problem)

    I got all of the problem correct except I can't seem to get the angle of FR below the x axis! Maybe it's because its 10:30 on a Saturday night and I'm trying to do some statics before going out(lol) that I just can't seem to get it... Please Help!
  6. S

    Steering axis inclination - load on king pin post bushing

    I would be grateful for any assistance I'm attempting to calculate the load on the bushing in the kingpin post on this steering axle. I've uploaded a pdf of the assembly. The load would be perpendicular to the kingpin center line at the top and bottom of the bushing. I'm not certain how...
  7. B

    What is the symmetry axis of a hyperbola and how can it be calculated?

    How do I calculate the symmetry axis of a Hyperbole ? Is there a formula? If the Hyperbole is formula : f(x) = a/(x-p) +q
  8. T

    Two eccentric flywheels run on same axis

    I was asked to build an experimental setup for one of my friends and I did it successfully. The setup included two eccentric flywheels, spinning in opposite directions on the shafts of two stepper motors that were facing each other. I 3D printed a pair of identical eccentric flywheels and...
  9. F

    E-field in a cylinder with a hole parallel to its axis

    Homework Statement A long insulating cylinder of radius R1 has a cylindrical hole parallel to the axis of the cylinder. The radius of the hole is R2, and the distance from the centre of the cylinder to the centre of the hole is a. There is a uniform fixed charge per unit volume ρ throughout...
  10. V

    Can someone please explain what the parallel axis theorem is?

    Can someone please explain what the parallel axis theorem is?
  11. W

    Fft time axis for a signal that is a function of frequency

    Hello! I am attempting to do an FFT on a signal e^(jω+nδω)t, where t is constant and for n=0:N-1. This signal starts off at ω when n =0 and then increments in steps of δω until it reaches the final frequency ω+(N-1)δω. Performing an FFT on this signal will put me in the time domain so my...
  12. kontejnjer

    Moment of inertia around displaced and rotated axis

    Homework Statement A homogenous disk with radius R and mass m lies in the xy plane so its center matches the origin O. Point O' is on the z axis at a distance s from point O. Axis y' passes through point O' at an angle \theta with the z axis. Find the moment of inertia around axis y'...
  13. R

    What is the moment of inertia and angular velocity of a released rod?

    A uniform rod of mass M=5.0 kg and length ℓ=20 cm is pivoted on a frictionless hinge at the end of it. The rod is held horizontally and then released. a) Use the parallel-axis theorem to determine the moment of inertia of the rod about the hinge (ie its end). b) Determine the angular...
  14. C

    Matrix Transformations around z axis

    Homework Statement The matrix A transforms space by rotating counterclockwise around z axis by ∏/4. -What is A? -Find a unit vector s.t. Au=u (make sure the first nonzero is positive) -for what λ's does Au = λu? write answer as a set {a,b,...} Homework Equations Unit vector u =...
  15. S

    How do you find the center axis of a damped oscillation

    Hello! I have data of a damped oscillation (the movement on Y as it dies down in time). Imagine for example a ball that is hanging from a spring and it keeps bouncing up and down under the spring until it stops. The problem is I do not know how to find the axis around which the oscillation...
  16. Z

    Angular momentum of a solid cylinder rotating around axis

    Homework Statement I'll provide picture for clearer understanding. The solid cylinder of mass ##m## and radius ##r## revolves about its geometric axis at an angular rate ##p## rad/s. Simultaneously, the bracket and shaft revolve about x-axis at the rate ##\omega## rad/s. Determine the angular...
  17. L

    Surface Area rotated about an axis which is not the x or y axis

    Hi. I understand how to solve surface Area using integration when it is to be revolved about the x or y axis. But when the axis is not x or y I have a difficult time solving it. Please help me. Here is the equation sqrt(x+1) rotated at x=-1 and y=5. the bounds are 1 to 5. since y=sqrt(x+1)...
  18. Z

    Angular momentum of a rod rotating about an axis

    Homework Statement I'll provide a picture for clearer understanding. The problem is to calculate the angular momentum of the rod rotating about the z-axis. I have serious difficulties in deriving the inertia matrix, that's all I need help with. Progress Since the rod is...
  19. Rococo

    Moment of Inertia about axis through body diagonal of a Cuboid

    Homework Statement Consider a cuboid of lengths a, b and c along the x, y and z axes respectively, centred at the origin. The task is to show that the moment of inertia of the cuboid of mass M and mass density ρ about an axis along the body diagonal, from (-a/2, -b/2, -c/2) to (a/2...
  20. C

    Torque; where to place axis (levers) question.

    This problem involves torque, and levers. I am so stuck on this, I really have no idea where to even begin. The problem states: "Tom weighs 150lb and he wants to lift a 600lb stone lid form a well. We give him a 12ft, unbreakable lever that has one end attached to the stone (at the COM), and...
  21. S

    Kinetic Energy of Rotating Solid disk or cylinder about symmetry axis

    Homework Statement A horizontal 845.0 N merry-go-round with a radius of 4.3 m is started from rest by a constant horizontal force of 74.0 N applied tangentially to the merry-go-round. Find the kinetic energy of the merry-go-round after 2.2 s. Assume it is a solid cylinder. The...
  22. D

    MHB Axis Constrained Collision Distance

    I have 2 curves and I need to slide 1 of the circles along an axis until it exactly meets the other circle. How do I determine the distance until contact?
  23. K

    Vector with angles with axis (book wrong?)

    Homework Statement got a vector F (105,300,140) magnitude: 347.3 it wants the angles, 3 of them with the axis x y z Homework Equations all my calculations has lead to the wrong answer, but the correct answer is (180-myanswer) why is that? The Attempt at a Solution...
  24. U

    Ellipse:Finding major and minor axis

    Homework Statement The equation ax^2 + 2hxy+by^2=1 represents the equation of ellipse if h^2-ab<0. When x=Xcosθ-Ysiinθ and y=Xsinθ+Ycosθ, the above equation transforms to \dfrac{X^2}{\alpha^2} + \dfrac{Y^2}{\beta ^2} = 1 where σ and β are real numbers. Then find the product of major and minor...
  25. S

    How can the ball be released to give it maximum speed?

    Homework Statement A 2.72kg ball is attached to a .65m rod that weighs 1.24kg. The rod rotates around it's axis 125 degrees. After rotating 125 degrees the ball is let go from the rod. How much torque is required to make the ball's exiting velocity 18m/s. Homework Equations t=F*d vf=vi...
  26. MarkFL

    MHB Volume of Solid of Revolution about Oblique Axis - Kyle's Question

    Here is the question: I have posted a link there to this thread so the OP can view my work.
  27. P

    Slope rotating around a vertical axis.

    This is NOT a HW question. I'd appreciate an explanation of the following: I would like to determine the forces acting on a mass set between two springs of constant k on a slope (the slope's angle is alpha). The slope revolves around the vertical axis with angular velocity w and the mass could...
  28. S

    MHB Finding the volume of regions rotated about the x - axis

    Need someone to verify that my work is correct please. Consider the region bounded by $y = sin(x)$ and the x - axis from $ x = 0$ to $x = \pi$ a) Find the volume if the region is rotated about the x - axis. V = \int \pi (sin(x))^2 \, dx \pi \int^{\pi}_0 sin^2x \, dx \pi \int^{\pi}_0...
  29. A

    Axis of Rotation: Rotate About Other Axes?

    Does a body rotating about an axis also rotate about any other axis? Eg. Cars on a racetrack may be rotating about a vertical axis passing through the centre of the track but can they also be considered to be rotating about a vertical axis passing through the spectators' stand?
  30. L

    Question about the E-field along center axis of charged ring

    http://www.physics.udel.edu/~watson/phys208/exercises/kevan/efield1.html I'm having trouble understanding the derivative notation. I know that "dE" and dQ" have to do with the derivative, but what exactly does that mean in the context of this problem? For some reason I find it difficult to...
  31. J

    Displacement of a particle moving on the xy axis?

    As an example of the manipulation of an electron beam, consider an electron traveling away from the origin along the x-axis in the xy plane with initial velocity vi= vii. As it passes through the region x = 0 to x = d, the electron experiences acceleration a = axi + ayj, where ax and ay are...
  32. J

    How Do I Find the Tension in the Cable AB Given Forces and Angles?

    (Figure is attached) Find the tension in the cable AB such that the net moment about the hinge axis CD induced by the forces F and P is zero. The force F is applied at point A and the force P is applied at point E. The magnitude of the force P is P = 65 lb. Two coordinate direction angles for...
  33. H

    Moment of Inertia of Hollow Sphere about Center Axis x-y-z method

    Homework Statement Find the moment of inertia of a hollow sphere about a vertical axis through its center in terms of its mass M and radius R. Homework Equations I=\int r^{2} dm The Attempt at a Solution I've been curious about different methods for finding moments of inertia...
  34. A

    Drive selection for Dual axis tracker

    Dear all. I need guideline for warm gear selection single axis tracker and dual axis tracker. 1) what are point need to be considered for calculation 2)relation between gear ratio ,torque and speed. 3)which motor will perform better on worm gear box and why?? 4)radial and axial load...
  35. M

    Acceleration compensation (3 Axis accelerometer)

    Hi all, I am currently working on a project and have a problem. I am using a 3 axis accelerometer and attempting to measure distance with it. (Yes, I know, the double integration of doom..) My problem is not with the integration so to speak but is just with some compensations. The...
  36. B

    Electric Force problem involving HCl and Br- on coordinate axis

    Homework Statement A hydrogen chloride molecule (HCl) has a partial positive charge on the hydrogen atom and a partial negative charge on the chlorine atom. The HCl molecule is placed at A. There will be force on the bromide ion in the +x direction. B. There will be force on...
  37. R

    Considering the Axis of a Straight Wire: Are There Other Considerations?

    When one comes across the sentence 'axis of a straight wire', how can one consider the orientation of the axis? Commonly, the axis of a straight wire can be considered to be a line parallel(along the wire) to the wire itself. Can 'axis of a straight wire' also mean a line that is...
  38. andyrk

    Understanding the Concept of Axis of Rotation: Definition and Explanation

    Homework Statement This is more of a conceptual doubt. Why does the axis being called as the axis of rotation of a rolling body have to be at rest with respect to some frame of reference? What is the definition of axis of rotation? When is an axis called an axis of rotation?
  39. C

    How to calculate the solid angle subtended by an off axis disk

    Hi, It's surprising how little information is available on this topic, considering it seems like such a fundamental problem. The only tutorial I have found is http://www.umich.edu/~ners312/Course%20Library/SolidAngleOfADiskOffAxis.pdf, and my university does not have access to the other papers...
  40. binbagsss

    Parallel Axis Theorem derived from the Displaced Axes Theorem.

    I am trying to attain the parallel axis theorem from the displaced axes therom. I have the displaced axes thorem stated in this form: \hat{I}=\hat{I}com+M\hat{A} -Where Rc is the position of the centre of mass position- -Where \hat{}is the inertia tensor of a rigid body wrt to rotations...
  41. I

    Could an eliptical galaxy exist with an axis of rotation?

    I was wondering if a galaxy could be perfectly orbiting to create a sort of axis of rotation, with a period being like 50 million years, or is it impossible because of some property that elliptical galaxies have? If it is possible, what is the probability that it exists in our observable...
  42. M

    Moment of inertia of triangle about centroidal axis

    Homework Statement There is the moment of inertia about an x and a y-axis named, I_{x}, I_{y}. Then there is the moment of inertia about the centroidal x and y-axis named, \overline{I}_{x}, \overline{I}_{y}. Often we can look up these values in a table (like the figure included) and apply...
  43. L

    Parallel Axis Theorem problem help

    Homework Statement This is moreof a conceptual question regarding the parallel axis theorem and area. Lets say I have a solid rectangle with length L, and Width W. I cut out a circle of radius R at the center. When calculating the Total Area moment of inertia of the hollow region where the...
  44. R

    Rotational Inertia about Rotation Axis Through COM

    Homework Statement A constant horizontal force of magnitude 10 N is applied to a wheel of mass 10 kg and radius 0.30 m as shown in the figure. The wheel rolls smoothly on the horizontal surface, and the acceleration of its center of mass has magnitude 0.60 m/s2. (a) What are the...
  45. D

    Equation of ellipse given one axis and another point

    I'm trying to find the equation of a general ellipse given 3 points. Two of those points should be at each end of one axis. Using this I have the center of the ellipse, and the angle of rotation with respect to the x-axis that this axis is rotated. It's unknown whether this is the major or minor...
  46. hb20007

    F(-x) is a reflection over the y axis -f(x)

    f(-x) is a reflection over the y axis -f(x) is a reflection over the x axis Now, how do we represent a reflection over y=x?
  47. A

    How do I determine if a plane is even with respect to an axis?

    I know that the plane ##z=4-y## is even with respect to the x-axis and is not even with respect to the y-axis and z-axis from graphing the plane. How would I algebraically determine this?
  48. Q

    Conservation of ang. momentum for paths reaching a rotation axis

    Hey everyone. My question is the following: if we had the trajectory of a particle eventually reaching a point of a rotation axis \vec{u} ((take that as being the z-axis for convenience) by an angle s , would Noethers Theorem still give a conserved quantity? More specifically (let me...
  49. N

    True or False, Parallel Axis Theorum

    Homework Statement I am doing an assignment where I have this (easy) true/false question. The parallel axis theorem can be used to find moments of inertia of an object about arbitrary axes, provided the moment of inertia about a perpendicular axis through the centroid of the object is...
  50. B

    Moment of inertia/Parallel axis theorem (lots of work shown)

    The outer ring of the wheel has a mass of 51 kg, the inner ring, 6 kg, and each spoke, 10 kg. Find the mass moment of inertia of the wheel about an axis through A and perpendicular to the page. Assume r1 = 124 cm, r2 = 36 cm. Each spoke is 88 cm long. DIAGRAM What I've learned in...
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