Q.
The moment of inertia of a body about a given axis is 2.4kg−m2. To produce a rotational kinetic energy of 750J, an angular acceleration of a 5rad/s2 must be applied about that axis for:
Kinetic energy of rotation is half the product of the moment of inertia (I) of the body and square of the angular velocity (ω) of the body. ∴dK=21Iω2
Given, I=2.4kg−m2, K=750J ⇒ω2=I2K =2.42×750=625 ⇒ω=25rad/s.
Also angular acceleration (α)× time (t)= angular velocity (ω) ⇒t=αω=525=5s.