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If an energy of 684 J is needed to increase the speed of a fly wheel from 180rpm to 360rpm, then find its moment of inertia.
PhysicsRotational MotionAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (20 Aug Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 0.7 kg m2
  • B 3.85 kg m2
  • C 2.75 kg m2
  • D 7.28 kg m2
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 3.85 kg m2

Given the initial speed, 180 rpm=180×2π60 rad s-1 and final speed of the flywheel 360 rpm=360×2π60 rad s-1 

The energy given to the flywheel will increase the rotational kinetic energy of the flywheel, therefore, change in rotational kinetic energy will be KE=12Iω2=684 J

684 J=12Iωf-ωi2I=684×2360×2π60-180×2π602=136836π2=3.85 kg m2

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