One form of which consists of three equal weights joined by equal length ropes.

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One form of which consists of three equal weights joined by equal length ropes. The gaucho holds on to one weight spinning the bolas overhead. When the bolas is cast the weights cause the configuration to change. A typical bolas consists of three one pound weights joined by three 2 feet 4 inch lengths of rope. Before casting the weights have a velocity of 60 RPM. What are the rotational velocity in RPM and linear velocities of the weights after throwing? If the radius of the weight is small compared to the radius of the motion, the mass moment of a weight is I = md2 where d is the distance from rotation center to weight. Answers: 160 RPM 39.1 ft/s

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