MHT CET202521 Apr 2025Evening ShiftPhysicsRotational MotionActual
A body is rotating about its own axis. Its rotational kinetic energy is ' x ' and its angular momentum is ' y '. Hence its moment of inertia about its own axis is
Options
- Ax^2 2 y
- By^2 2 x
- Cx 2 y
- Dy 2 x
Correct answer
B. y^2 2 x
Step-by-step solution
Rotational kinetic energy and angular momentum are defined by the equations K = 1 2 I ^2 and L = I , respectively. Solving the angular momentum equation for yields = L I . Substituting this into the energy equation gives K = 1 2 I ( L I )^2 = 1 2 L^2 I . Rearranging for moment of inertia results in I = L^2 2K . Using the given values K = x and L = y produces I = y^2 2x , which corresponds to option B.