A hoop and disc have same mass and radius. Their rotational K.E are related by an equation______________?

Correct answer: B. K.E hoop = 2K.E disc

  • A. K.E hoop = K.E disc
  • B. K.E hoop = 2K.E disc
  • C. K.E hoop = 1/2K.E disc
  • D. K.E hoop = 4K.E disc

Explanation

Rotational kinetic energy is 1/2 Iω². For the same mass and radius, a hoop has I = MR² while a disc has I = 1/2 MR², so K.E hoop = 2K.E disc. The common mistake is choosing equality because both objects have the same mass and radius, while ignoring their different mass distributions.

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