A thin rod of length L and mass M is pivoted about its center as shown...

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A thin rod of length L and mass M is pivoted about its center as shown below. A small point- like mass (of mass m) is attached to the left end of the rod. A small point-like mass (of mass 2m) is attached to the right end of the rod. The rod is initially held horizontally at rest. After it is let go, what is the maximum value for the angular speed w of the rod about its axis of rotation in the : Uniform rod: mass M, length L mass m mass 2m axis of rotation (a) What is the moment of inertia of the combined object about the axis of rotation? (b) After it is let go, what is the maximum value for the angular speed w about the axis of rotation in the subsequent motion? Begin with a discussion of your strategy. A thin rod of length L and mass M is pivoted about its center as shown below. A small point- like mass (of mass m) is attached to the left end of the rod. A small point-like mass (of mass 2m) is attached to the right end of the rod. The rod is initially held horizontally at rest. After it is let go, what is the maximum value for the angular speed w of the rod about its axis of rotation in the : Uniform rod: mass M, length L mass m mass 2m axis of rotation (a) What is the moment of inertia of the combined object about the axis of rotation? (b) After it is let go, what is the maximum value for the angular speed w about the axis of rotation in the subsequent motion? Begin with a discussion of your strategy.