Physics

Physics

Problem

Three identical point masses of 0.50 kg0.50\,\text{kg} occupy the vertices of an equilateral triangle of side 0.30 m0.30\,\text{m}. The triangle rotates at a constant angular speed of 5.0 rad/s5.0\,\text{rad/s} about an axis perpendicular to its plane through its center of mass, while the center of mass translates at 2.0 m/s2.0\,\text{m/s} in the plane. Determine (a) the translational kinetic energy of the system and (b) its rotational kinetic energy about the center of mass. Report both values.

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