Physics

Physics

Problem

A uniform rod of length LL and mass MM is hinged at one end so it can rotate without friction in a vertical plane. A particle of mass mm moving horizontally at speed vv strikes the free end of the rod and rebounds straight back along the same line with speed v2\dfrac{v}{2}. Derive an expression for the rod’s angular speed ω\omega immediately after the collision in terms of mm, MM, LL, and vv.

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