A Particle of Mass M = 0

question 2

Multiple Choice

A particle of mass m = 0.10 kg and speed v₀ = 5.0 m/s collides and sticks to the end of a uniform solid cylinder of mass M = 1.0 kg and radius R = 20 cm. If the cylinder is initially at rest and is pivoted about a frictionless axle through its center, what is the final angular velocity (in rad/s) of the system after the collision?

• A) 8.1
• B) 2.0
• C) 6.1
• D) 4.2
• E) 10

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Weight

The force exerted on an object due to gravity, typically measured in newtons or pounds.

Physical Change

A transformation where the matter's form is modified without converting one substance into a different one.

Centimeters

In the metric system, a length measurement that is one hundredth of a meter.

Millimeters

A metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter, often used in measuring small objects.