Question: A rod ( mass mp and length Lp ) is pinned at point O and a moveable weight ( mass mw and diameter dw )

A rod (mass mp and length Lp) is pinned at point O and a moveable
weight (mass mw and diameter dw) is attached to it as shown. The
system is released from rest in the horizontal position (labeled
Initial), and a sensor (diameter ds and negligible mass) is attached
to the top of the rod to measure its angular position. The pendulum
rod is mounted flush with the top of the sensor, and the moveable
weight is rigidly attached to the pendulum rod as it swings. Obtain
an expression for the pendulums angular speed w when it reaches the
bottom of its swing (the vertical position labeled Final) as a
function of the weights center-of-gravity location, Lcg.=mpg(Lp-ds2)+mwgLcg12(112mpLp2+mp(Lp-ds2)2+12mw(dw2)2+mwLcg2)2
 A rod (mass mp and length Lp) is pinned at point

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