A circular disk of moment of inertia is rotating in a horizontal plane, about its symmetry axis, with a constant angular speed . Another disk of moment of inertia is dropped coaxially onto the rotating disk. Initially the second disk has zero angular speed. Eventually both the disks rotate with a constant angular speed . The energy lost by the initially rotating disc to friction is:
- A
- B
- C
- D
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Initial Kinetic Energy Final Kinetic Energy
Loss of Energy $
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