JEE Main 2011PhysicsRotational MotionEasyMCQ

JEE Main 2011Rotational Motion Question with Solution

JEE Main 2011

Question

A thin horizontal circular disc is rotating about a vertical axis passing through its centre. An insect is at rest at a point near the rim of the disc. The insect now moves along a diameter of the disc to reach its other end. During the journey of the insect, the angular speed of the disc:

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Correct answer
Cfirst increases and then decreases

Step-by-step explanation

Angular momentum is conserve first decreases and then increases first increases and then decreases.

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