Ratios of Initial to Final Energy/Momentum/Velocity

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The discussion revolves around the collapse of a rotating star into a pulsar, focusing on the ratios of angular momentum, angular velocity, rotational kinetic energy, and the period of rotation before and after the collapse. The radius of the star decreases significantly, while its mass remains constant, leading to changes in these physical properties. The key equations involve the conservation of angular momentum and the relationships between kinetic energy and angular velocity. Participants seek guidance on how to input their calculations into an online homework system, indicating a need for examples or clarification on formatting. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the application of physics concepts to solve problems related to stellar collapse.
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A rotating star collapses under the influence of gravitational forces to form a pulsar. The radius of the star after collapse is 4.00 10-4 times the radius before collapse. There is no change in mass. In both cases the mass of the star is uniformly distributed in a spherical shape.
(a) What is the ratio of the angular momentum of the star after collapse to before collapse?


(b) What is the ratio of the angular velocity of the star after collapse to before collapse?


(c) What is the ratio of the rotational kinetic energy of the star after collapse to before collapse?


(d) If the period of the star's rotation before collapse is 5.00 107 s, what is its period after collapse?
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I am having trouble imputing this into my online homework. Could you give me an example as to how I could put this into my online homework??
 
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I have no idea how to put this into your online homework. You might start by filling in some blanks.
 

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