College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
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Chapter 10 - Temperature and Kinetic Theory - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 381: 12

Answer

Based on $I=mr^{2}$, angular momentum is conserved or $I\omega$ is fixed Now as the disk is heated, it expands and the radius increases. As a result the inertia $I$ will increase. Since the angular momentum is fixed, with increase of $I$, $\omega$ will decrease. So, the rotational speed will decrease.

Work Step by Step

Based on $I=mr^{2}$, angular momentum is conserved or $I\omega$ is fixed Now as the disk is heated, it expands and the radius increases. As a result the inertia $I$ will increase. Since the angular momentum is fixed, with increase of $I$, $\omega$ will decrease. So, the rotational speed will decrease.
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