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A uniform rod of length l and density ρ is revolving about a vertical axis passing through its one end. If  ω is the angular velocity of the rod then the centrifugal force per unit area of the rod is
PhysicsMotion In Two DimensionsAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2019 (21 Apr Shift 2)
Options:
  • A ρω2l24
  • B ρω2l212
  • C ρω2l22
  • D ρω2l28
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The correct answer is: ρω2l22

Take an element of length dx and mass dm at a distance x from the rotating end.

Here mass of elemental part dm=ρdx

Centrifugal force on this small element dF=dm xω2

Total centrifugal force,

F=dF=0lρxω2dx

  F=ρω2l22

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