Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Rotational Mechanics
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Rotational Mechanics
A diver with a moment of inertia of 6.0 kg-m^2 about an axis...
A diver with a moment of inertia of about an axis passing through his centre of mass rotates about this axis at an angular speed of . If the diver folds his hands and feet, reducing the moment of inertia to , what will be the new angular speed?
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
B.
Step-by-step solution
According to the principle of conservation of angular momentum, if no external torque acts on a system, its total angular momentum remains constant.
Initial angular momentum
Final angular momentum
Equating the initial and final angular momentum:
Substituting the given values:
Initial angular momentum
Final angular momentum
Equating the initial and final angular momentum:
Substituting the given values: