Three Balls, with Masses of 3M, 2M, and M, Are

question 61

Multiple Choice

Three balls, with masses of 3M, 2M, and M, are fastened to a massless rod of length L as shown.The rotational inertia about the left end of the rod is:

• A)ML²/2
• B)ML²
• C)3ML²/2
• D)6ML²
• E)3ML²

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Definitions:

Noncooperative Equilibrium

A situation in which individuals or firms choose their strategy based on the anticipation that others will act in their own self-interest, leading to an outcome where no participant can benefit by changing their strategy unilaterally.

Prisoners' Dilemma

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Strategic Behavior

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Cartel

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