Rotational Motion Question 59

Question: Two bodies have their moments of inertia l and 2l respectively about their axis of rotation. If their kinetic energies of rotation are equal, their angular momenta will be in the ratio:

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Options:

A) 1 : 2

B) 2:1

C) 2 : 1

D) 1:2

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • As said, (KE)rot remains same. i.e., 12I1ω12=12I2ω22

12I1(I1ω1)2=12I2(I2ω2)2

L12I1=L22I2

L1L2=I1I2 but I1=I,I2=2I

L1L2=I2I=12 or L1:L2=1:2



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