BITSAT2021PhysicsRotational MotionActual
A round disc of moment of inertia I ₂ about its axis perpendicular to its plane and passing through its centre is placed over another disc of moment of inertia I ₁ rotating with an angular velocity about the same axis. The final angular velocity of the combination of discs is
Options
- A( I ₁+ I ₂ ) I ₁
- BI ₂ I ₁+ I ₂
- CI ₁ I ₁+ I ₂
Correct answer
3
Step-by-step solution
Total angular momentum of the system initially ( L _ i = I ₁ w + I ₂(0)= I ₁ w ) Total angular momentum of the system finally (L_ f = (I₁+I₂ ) w₂ ) According to conservation of angular momentum i.e. ( L _ i = L _ f ) ( aligned & I ₁ = ( I ₁+ I ₂ ) ₂ & ₂= I ₁ I ₁+ I ₂ aligned )