Rotational DynamicsHardQuestion 6163
Question
Two discs (I₁, I₂, ω₁, 0) are pressed together. Combined ω:
- A(I₁ω₁+I₂×0)/(I₁+I₂)
- BI₁ω₁/(I₁+I₂)Correct
- Cω₁/2
- DI₁ω₁/I₂
Correct answer
I₁ω₁/(I₁+I₂)
Explanation
Conservation of L: I₁ω₁ = (I₁+I₂)ω. ω = I₁ω₁/(I₁+I₂).