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1. The angular velocity (ω) of the rod rotating due to an insect falling on it can be determined using conservation of angular momentum of the rod-insect system about the pivot point. 2. Treating the insect as a particle, its motion along the rod can be described as projectile motion under gravity. 3. Equating the differential equation of motion of the insect to the condition that the rod rotates through 90° allows determining the initial speed (v) of the falling insect.
- Author
- Nil Kamal
- Language
- EN