Question: Consider a non - rotating space station in the shape of a long thin uniform rod of mass 1 . 6 5 x 1 0

 Consider a non-rotating space station in the shape of a long thin uniform rod of mass 1.65 x 106 kg and length 1022 meters. Rocket motors on both ends of the rod are ignited, applying a constant force of
 F =2.26 x 105 N to each end of the rod as shown in the diagram, causing the station to rotate about its center. If the motors are left running for 1 minutes and 20 seconds before shutting off, then how fast will the station be rotating when the engines stop? 
 
  

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