Question: A structure forming a T shape is made from three thin rods, each of different mass ( m 1 = 0 . 1

A structure forming a "T" shape is made from three thin rods, each of different mass (m1=0.150kg,m2=0.080kg and m3=0.200kg). The structure is free to rotate about an axis located at the joint between the two vertical rods (as shown in the figure). The axis is oriented such that the structure rotates within the plane of the figure. The length of the two vertical rods (m1 and m2) is 0.40 m (each). The horizontal rod has length 0.70 m . Ignore friction and air resistance.
(a) What is the total rotational inertia of the structure about the rotation axis?
I=
kg*m2
(b) The structure rotates, starting from rest, from the position shown until the upper rod (mass m3) is at the bottom (i.e., a rotation of 180). What will its angular velocity be after the 180 rotation?
=,rads
(c) What is the maximum magnitude of the torque acting on the structure during this rotation?
max=
Nm
(d) What is the maximum magnitude of the angular acceleration of the structure during this rotation?
max=,rads2
A structure forming a " T " shape is made from

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