Conceptual physics problems.

Right now I would really love help with questions 1 and 2.

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Conceptual physics problems.

Right now I would really love help with questions 1 and 2.

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Originally, I felt the correct answer for 1 was A, but then I notice that both objects are positioned differently, so I'm not so sure now.

anonymous · Answer

moment of inertia = integral(r^2 dm). the distance from the axis r of each mass particle dm in 1 is greater than in 2.

anonymous · Answer

So does this mean the correct answer is A?

anonymous · Answer

yup :)

anonymous · Answer

I thought so.

How about 2? 

From what I know about inertia, I feel the answer is B.

However, my professor covered ANGULAR momentum very briefly, so I'm not sure.

anonymous · Answer

i think it's B, since there's no external torque on the system.

anonymous · Answer

not sure though