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Mechanics

If the angular momentum of a body increases by 40% its kinetic energy of rotation increases by:
a. 80%
b. 20%
c. 96%
d. None of these

Profile image of jerin
11 Years agoGrade
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Profile image of Abhishek Kumar
11 Years ago
It will depend on how the angular momentum has increased, either due to increase in distance or velocity. Only if you know velocity has increased, you can tell the increase, else not.
So, answer should be D
Profile image of Saurabh Kumar
11 Years ago
Use K.E. = L2/2I
Use this equation for two conditions (initial and final,i.e. increse in 40% of angular momentum).
Find relative change in Kinetic energy.