Q159 / 200 · Manipal (MET) 2013 · Physics
A circular disc is rotating with angular velocity $\omega$. If a man standing at the edge of the disc walks towards its centre then the angular velocity of the disc will
- Adecraese
- Correct answerBincrease
- Cbe halved
- Dnot change
Solution
When no external force acts on a body its angular moment remains conserved.
From law of conservation of angular momentum, we have
$J=l \omega=$ constant
where $/$ is moment of inertia of the body and $\omega$ is angular velocity.
Also $I=\frac{1}{2} M R^2$ (for disc) where $M$ is mass and $R$ is radius of disc.
$J=\frac{1}{2} M R^2 \omega=$ constant
Since, man moves towards the centre of the disc, distance of mass distribution $R$ decreases hence, $\omega$ increases.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.