A circular disc has radius R1 and thickness T1. Another circular disc made of the same material has radius R2 and thickness T2. If the moments of inertia of both discs are the same and R1R2 = 2 then T1T2 = 1 . The value of is .
Answer
16
Solution
Mass of a disc: M = ( R2) T
Moment of inertia about its axis: I = 12MR2 = 12 R4 T
I R4 T (same material, same )
I1 = I2 R14 T1 = R24 T2
T1T2 = ( R2R1 )4 = ( 12 )4 = 116
= 16
Answer: 16