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Simple Harmonic Motion
FMA-2023-17 · 2023 F = ma (AAPT)

2023 F = ma Exam — Question 17

Three physical pendulums are built as shown. The first is a typical pendulum with a massless rope, and the second and third are made of uniform rods. ℓ ℓ m m 2ℓ m What is the correct ranking of the moments of inertia I1 , I2 , and I3 about the pivot points?
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