The uniform 15 kg semi-circular disc is supported as shown in the vertical

plane. In the configuration shown, each of the the springs having stiffness
k=2.6 kN/m is unstretched. If the disc is rotated by 90 deg clockwise and
released, calculate the angular acceleration immediately after release using
the work-energy method. Assume all joints to be frictionless and take
g=9.81 m/s2.

Ans: 17 rad/s2

Calculate the angular acceleration of the uniform slender bar of

length l and mass m shown when the moment M is applied
suddenly. Assume all contact to be frictionless.

Ans: 3M/ml2

Ans: 3P/8m – 9g/16