An Extended Object Comprises Two Point Masses M₁ and M₂

question 48

Multiple Choice

An extended object comprises two point masses m₁ and m₂ connected via a rigid massless rod of length L.The object is rotating at a constant angular velocity about an axis perpendicular to the page through the midpoint along the rod.Two time varying tangential forces F₁ and F₂ are applied to m₁ and m₂ respectively as shown in the figure.After the shown forces have been applied,the angular velocity of the object

• A)increases.
• B)decreases.
• C)remains unchanged.
• D)There is not enough information to make a determination.

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