Savchenko Problem 2.2.25

Physics · thermodynamics

Problem

The space station consists of two compartments of mass m and m connected 1 2 by a long homogeneous cable of length L. The station rotates around an axis perpendicular to the cable. What is the angular velocity of rotation if the tension force of the cable near the first compartment is T , and near the second - T ? 1 2 What is the mass of the cable?

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