Physics-ch11/ exercise 21
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers (9th Edition)

Chapter-11

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Question 21





A ball having mass m is fastened at the end of a flagpole that is connected to the side of a tall building at point P as shown in Figure P11.21. The length of the flagpole is l , and it makes an angle u with the x axis. The ball becomes loose and starts to fall with acceleration -gj. (a) Determine the angular momentum of the ball about point P as a function of time. (b) For what physical reason does the angular momentum change? (c) What is the rate of change of the angular momentum of the ball about point P ?

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