Two men of equal masses stand at opposite ends of the diameter of a turntable disc of a certain mass, moving with constant angular velocity. The two men make their way to the middle of the turntable at equal rates. In doing so will
A
kinetic energy of rotation has increased while angular momentum remains same.
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kinetic energy of rotation has decreased while angular momentum remains same.
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C
kinetic energy of rotation has decreased but angular momentum has increased.
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D
both, kinetic energy of rotation and angular momentum have decreased.
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Solution
The correct option is D kinetic energy of rotation has decreased while angular momentum remains same. Potential energy U=mV ⇒U=(50x2+100)10−2 F=−dUdx=−(100x)10−2 ⇒mω2x=−(100×10−2)x 10×10−3ω2x=100×10−2x⇒ω2=100,ω=10 ⇒f=ω2π=102π=5π