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The L-shaped object in Figure 11-27 consists of three masses connected by light rods. See attached Figure.

(a) What torque must be applied to this object to give it an angular acceleration of 1.27 rad/s2 if it is rotated about the x axis?
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(b) What torque must be applied to this object to give it an angular acceleration of 1.27 rad/s2 if it is rotated about the y axis?
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(c) What torque must be applied to this object to give it an angular acceleration of 1.27 rad/s2 if it is rotated about the z axis (which is through the origin and perpendicular to the page)?

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