Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Rolling, Torque, and Angular Momentum - Problems - Page 324: 51a

Answer

The angular speed of the resultant combination is $~~267~rev/min$

Work Step by Step

Let $I_w$ be the rotational inertia of the first wheel. Then $2I_w$ is the rotational inertia of the second wheel. We can use conservation of angular momentum to find the angular speed of the resultant combination: $L_f = L_i$ $(I_w+2I_w)~\omega_f = I_w~\omega_i$ $3I_w~\omega_f = I_w~\omega_i$ $\omega_f =\frac{\omega_i}{3}$ $\omega_f =\frac{800~rev/min}{3}$ $\omega_f = 267~rev/min$ The angular speed of the resultant combination is $~~267~rev/min$
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