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thepatient said:
It's on a paper exam, so not sure about the answer yet :(
Find angular velocity of the system
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The discussion focuses on calculating the angular velocity of a system involving two colliding disks. Participants confirm the correctness of initial calculations for the center of mass and translational velocity, while emphasizing the importance of using angular momentum and kinetic energy principles. They discuss the need to calculate the moment of inertia using the parallel axis theorem and how to set up equations for conservation of energy before and after the collision. The conversation highlights the significance of understanding the geometry of the system and the distribution of mass to accurately determine the final angular velocity. Overall, the thread provides a collaborative approach to solving a complex physics problem.
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