If angular momentum is conserved in a system whose moment of inertia is decreased, Will its rotational kinetic energy be also conserved? Explain.
L= Iw
where ,
L is angular momentum.
I is moment of Inertia
w is angular momentum.
I1w1 = I2w2
or I1w1/I2w2 = 1 ............(1)
Now lets check for Rotaional Kinetic energy
1/2 I1w12 / 1/2 I2 w22
=
so rotational kinetic energy not conserved
where ,
L is angular momentum.
I is moment of Inertia
w is angular momentum.
I1w1 = I2w2
or I1w1/I2w2 = 1 ............(1)
Now lets check for Rotaional Kinetic energy
1/2 I1w12 / 1/2 I2 w22
=
so rotational kinetic energy not conserved