Rotational Dynamics About a Moving Axis: If an Irregularly Shaped

question 41

Multiple Choice

Rotational dynamics about a moving axis: If an irregularly shaped object (such as a wrench) is dropped from rest in a classroom and feels no air resistance, it will

• A) accelerate but will not spin.
• B) accelerate and turn until its center of gravity reaches its lowest point.
• C) accelerate and turn about its center of gravity with uniform angular speed.
• D) accelerate and turn about its center of gravity with uniform angular acceleration.
• E) accelerate and spin until its center of gravity reaches its highest point.

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