
The new rotational speed of the combined system is 32 rad/s
Explanation:
Given-
Moment of Inertia, I = 8 kg m²
speed of rotation, Ļ = 4 rad/s
Mass of the lump = 1 kg
distance = 1 m
New rotational speed = ?
We know,
When the lump is dropped on the rotating disc then the angular momentum remains conserved.
Angular Momentum of the disc, Lā = IĻ
Angular momentum of the lump, L ā = mvR
Since the angular momentum remains conserved,
Lā = Lā
8 X 4 = 1 X v X 1
New rotational speed, v = 32 rad/s
Therefore, the new rotational speed of the combined system is 32 rad/s.