Answer:
The final angular speed is 6.25 rad/s
Explanation:
Given;
initial angular speed, ω₁ = 5 rad/s
initial moment of inertia, I₁ = 2.25 kg.m²
Final moment of inertia, I₂ = 1.8 kg.m²
final angular speed, ω₂ = ?
Based on conservation of angular momentum, we will have the following expression;
ω₁I₁ = ω₂I₂
ω₂ = (ω₁I₁ ) / I₂
ω₂ = (5 x 2.25) / 1.8
ω₂ = 6.25 rad/s
Therefore, the final angular speed is 6.25 rad/s
