Physics

Physics

Problem

A rigid object of mass 2.0 kg2.0\,\text{kg} and radius 0.30 m0.30\,\text{m} spins about its central axis with an angular speed of 10 rad/s10\,\text{rad/s}. Its rotational kinetic energy is measured to be 9 J9\,\text{J}. Which of the following objects could it be? (All objects have the same mass and radius.) a) A solid cylinder b) A thin spherical shell (hollow sphere) c) A thin hoop d) A thin rod of length 0.60 m0.60\,\text{m} hinged at its center

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