Calculate the magnitude of the total angular momentum of the woman

In summary, the conversation revolved around calculating the magnitude of the total angular momentum of a woman standing on a rotating disk. The correct formula for calculating angular momentum was discussed, with the final answer being 6270 kg m^2/s. The discrepancy between this answer and the incorrect one was due to an error in using the incorrect angular velocity value of 3.456 rad/s. The correct unit for angular velocity is radians per second.
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Question:

A woman with a mass of 55.0 is standing on the rim of a large disk that is rotating at an angular velocity of 0.550 about an axis through its center. The disk has a mass of 106 and a radius of 4.10 .


a.)Calculate the magnitude of the total angular momentum of the woman-plus-disk system. (Assume that you can treat the woman as a point.)


Here is my attempt.

L = I(omega)
= [(1/2)mr^2]omega
= [(1/2)(106 kg + 55 kg)(4.10m)^2]*3.456 rad/s
= 5143.8 kg m^2/s

=4676.7 which is wrong anyone got any incite?
 
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Calculate the moment of inertia of disc and woman separately and then add.
 
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so i am going to use the formula

I = R^2 * M

and do

I = 4.1^2*55 + 4.1^2*106?
i got my answer as 5371.41

is that correct?


i get one chance to get it right so just making sure
 
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What is I for disc?
 
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It is:

I = (m*r^2)/2

so it would then be

I= (55*4.1^2)/2 + (106*41.^2)/2
=1353.21

Is that right?
 
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No. What is I of woman?
 
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I = R^2 * M?

so then add those two together for

I=4.1^2* 55 +4.1^2*106*(1/2)
=1815.48?
 
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That is right.
 
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well the answer was wrong.

It was 6270

however i would like to know how this answer came to be
 
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In your problem angular velocity is 0,550 ?. What is the unit?= [(1/2)(106 kg + 55 kg)(4.10m)^2]*3.456 rad/s
= 5143.8 kg m^2/s

=4676.7
which is wrong anyone got any incite?
From where did you get 3.456?
Why the two answer are different?
 
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How many women are you going to incite?
 

FAQ: Calculate the magnitude of the total angular momentum of the woman

How is the angular momentum of an object calculated?

The angular momentum of an object is calculated by multiplying its moment of inertia (a measure of how its mass is distributed relative to its axis of rotation) by its angular velocity (the rate at which it rotates around its axis). This can be expressed as the formula L = Iω, where L is angular momentum, I is moment of inertia, and ω is angular velocity.

What is the moment of inertia?

The moment of inertia is a measure of how an object's mass is distributed relative to its axis of rotation. It takes into account both the mass and distribution of the object's mass. Objects with more mass and/or a larger distribution of mass will have a higher moment of inertia, making it more difficult to change their rotational motion.

How does the woman's body position affect her angular momentum?

The woman's body position can affect her angular momentum by changing her moment of inertia. For example, if she extends her arms out to her sides, her moment of inertia will increase, causing her angular momentum to decrease. This is because the mass of her arms is now further from her axis of rotation.

What units are used to measure angular momentum?

Angular momentum is typically measured in units of kilogram meters squared per second (kg m^2/s). This is a derived unit that combines the units of moment of inertia (kg m^2) and angular velocity (1/s).

How can the total angular momentum of the woman be calculated if she is not rotating at a constant rate?

If the woman is not rotating at a constant rate, her angular momentum can still be calculated by taking into account the changes in her angular velocity over time. This can be done by using calculus to find the area under a graph of her angular velocity over a given time interval.

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