Question

Physics question, just need a bit of help.

Answer 1

The drawing shows two identical systems of objects; each consists of the same three small balls connected by massless rods. In both systems the axis is perpendicular to the page, but it is located at a different place, as shown. The same force of magnitude F is applied to the same ball in each system (see the drawing). The masses of the balls are m1 = 9.00 kg, m2 = 6.00 kg, and m3 = 7.00 kg. The magnitude of the force is F = 424 N.

Answer 2

For each of the two systems, determine the moment of inertia about the given axis of rotation.