A solid disk of radius 23.4cm and mass 1.45kg....

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A solid disk with a radius of 23.4 cm and mass of 1.45 kg is initially spinning at 43.1 radians per second, while a stationary solid cylinder of radius 12.1 cm and mass 3.33 kg is dropped into its center. After friction causes both objects to rotate together, the final angular velocity is calculated to be 26.7 rad/s. The discussion focuses on determining the change in mechanical energy of the system, with participants seeking clarification on the appropriate equations to use for this calculation. The relevant equation for mechanical energy involves the difference in rotational kinetic energy before and after the cylinder engages with the disk. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the equations and their applications in solving the problem.
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A solid disk of radius 23.4 cm and mass 1.45 kg is spinning at 43.1 radians per second. A solid cylinder of radius 12.1 cm and mass 3.33 kg is not spinning. The cylinder is dropped into the center of the spinning disk. After a short time friction has caused both objects to engage and turn in the same direction and rate.
a) Determine final rotational direction and angular velocity of the system?
b) Determine the change in mechanical energy of the system?

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i found a) 26.7 rad/s
I am having trouble finding the mechanical energy I don't know which equation I should use. I tried using
K=Iwf^2-Iwi^2
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Please show your work.
 
Orodruin said:
Please show your work.
I fixed it.
 
HappyFlower said:
I fixed it.
Rather than just writing down equations, you should explain what those equations are for. For instance:

You have a cylinder sitting on a disk such that both are rotating at the same angular velocity. You have determined that angular velocity. What is the total rotational kinetic energy of the assembly?
 
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