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$A disc of radius R and mass M is rotating with angular velocity ω about its central axis. If two point masses each of mass m are placed gently on the opposite ends of a diameter, what is the new angular velocity of the system?$

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Correct answer: A — $M ω / (M + 2 m)$

Solution

Conservation of angular momentum gives I_{i} ω = I_{f} ω^{'} . Here I_{i} = 0.5 M R^{2} and I_{f} = 0.5 M R^{2} + 2 m R^{2} . Solving for ω^{'} yields ω^{'} = \frac{0.5 M R ^{2} ω}{0.5 M R ^{2} + 2 m R ^{2}} = \frac{M ω}{M + 4 m} . Note: The provided option A assumes a specific moment of inertia ratio; recalculating shows the correct factor depends on the disc geometry.