Rotational Dynamics About a Fixed Axis: the Two Rotating Systems

question 44

Multiple Choice

Rotational dynamics about a fixed axis: The two rotating systems shown in the figure differ only in that the two identical movable masses are positioned at different distances from the axis of rotation. If you release the hanging blocks simultaneously from rest, and if the ropes do not slip, which block lands first?

• A) The block at the left lands first.
• B) The block at the right lands first.
• C) Both blocks land at the same time.

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