Practice Tensor Form - 6.3.1 | Introduction to 3D Rigid Body Motion | Engineering Mechanics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define angular velocity in 3D.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the difference from 2D.

Question 2

Easy

Explain the relationship between angular momentum and moment of inertia in 3D.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the matrix form of inertia.

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Question 1

What does the angular velocity vector represent in 3D?

  • It represents a scalar.
  • It represents the rate of change of position.
  • It describes the rotation direction and speed.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall how we represent vectors in physics.

Question 2

True or False: In 3D, angular momentum is always parallel to angular velocity.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think based on the previous discussions regarding motion in 3D.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A rigid body has an angular velocity of \(5 \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k}\) rad/s. If the moment of inertia tensor is given by \(\mathbf{I} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 0 & 0 \ 0 & 2 & 0 \ 0 & 0 & 3 \end{pmatrix}\), calculate the angular momentum vector.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember to apply matrix multiplication.

Question 2

Describe what happens to a spinning gyroscope's angular momentum as it experiences a change in angular velocity due to external torques. How does its axis of rotation behave?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of how it changes in balance and direction once external forces act.

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