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A thin circular ring of mass $M$ and radius $r$ is rotating about its axis with constant angular velocity $\omega$. Two objects each of mass $m$ are attached gently to the opposite ends of a diameter of the ring. The ring now rotates with angular velocity given by
PhysicsCenter of Mass Momentum and CollisionNEETNEET 2010 (Mains)
Options:
  • A $\frac{(M+2 m) \omega}{2 m}$
  • B $\frac{2 \mathrm{M} \omega}{\mathrm{M}+2 \mathrm{~m}}$
  • C $\frac{(M+2 m) \omega}{M}$
  • D $\frac{M \omega}{M+2 m}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\frac{M \omega}{M+2 m}$
In the absence of external torque, angular momentum remain constant
$$
\begin{aligned}
\mathrm{L} & =\mathrm{I} \omega=\mathrm{I}^{\prime} \omega^{\prime} \\
\therefore \quad \mathrm{MR}^2 \omega & =(\mathrm{M}+2 \mathrm{~m}) \mathrm{R}^2 \omega^{\prime} \\
\omega^{\prime} & =\frac{\mathrm{M} \omega}{(\mathrm{M}+2 \mathrm{~m})}
\end{aligned}
$$

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