1 Handout #18 Inertia tensor Inertia tensor for a continuous body Kinetic energy from inertia tensor. Tops and Free bodies using Euler equations Precession Lamina theorem Free-body wobble :02
2 Inertia Tensor For continuous body
3 Lamina Theorem :60
4 L 18-1 Angular Momentum and Kinetic Energy :02 1)A square plate of side L and mass M is rotated about a diagonal. 2)In the coordinate system with the origin at lower left corner of the square, the inertia tensor is? 3)What are the eigenvalues and eigenvectors for this square plate? L
5 Angular Momentum and Kinetic Energy :02 We derived the moment of inertia tensor from the fundamental definitions of L, by working out the double cross-product Do the same for T (kinetic energy)
6 L 18-2 Angular Momentum and Kinetic Energy :02 1)A complex arbitrary system is subject to multi-axis rotation. 2)The inertia tensor is 3)A 3-axis rotation is applied
7 Symmetrical top :02 Euler equation
8 Precession :02 Ignore in limit
9 Euler’s equations for symmetrical bodies :60 Note even for non-laminar symmetrical tops AND even for
10 Euler’s equations for symmetrical bodies :60 Precession frequency=rotation frequency for symmetrical lamina
11 Euler’s equations for symmetrical bodies :60
12 L18-3 – Chandler Wobble :60 1)The earth is an ovoid thinner at the poles than the equator. 2)For a general ovoid, 3)For Earth, what are
13 Handout #18 windup :02