Maximum angular velocity of disc skidding across surface

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The discussion revolves around calculating the maximum angular velocity of a disk skidding across a surface with a coefficient of kinetic friction of 0.42 and a gravity of 10.6 m/s². The skid marks measure 1280 meters, and the disk's mass is 1.75x10^9 kg. The initial approach used the equation for kinetic energy but resulted in an angular velocity of 0.926, which differs from the expected answer of 0.23. The user is unsure if their methodology is correct and attempts to simplify the equation further. The conversation highlights the complexities involved in applying physics equations to real-world scenarios.
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Homework Statement


coefficient of kinetic friction between the disk and the surface is 0.42

gravity = 10.6 m/s
disk mass = 1.75x10^9

the skid marks are 1280m long, This is due to the fact that uneven friction had set the saucer in very slow rotation around its principal axis. By approximating the saucer by a solid disk, what is the maximum angular velocity attained during the skid?

Homework Equations



Ke = (.5)(I*w^2)

The Attempt at a Solution



fk*d = Ke

(.42)(1.75x10^9)(10.6)(1280) = (1/4)(mr^2)*w^2)

masses will cancel

Sqrt[(4)(.42)(10.6)(1280)(1/r^2)] = w

i get .926

but the listed answer is .23

Not sure If I am approaching this correctly
 
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got it

Fk*d = ((.5)mVi^2) + (.5)((Iw^2)

eventually simplified to

Sqrt [ (4/r^2)* (.42*10.6*1280 - (1/2)Vi^2) ] = w
 
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