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If angular momentum is conserved in a system whose moment of inertia is decreased, will its rotational kinetic energy be also conserved ? Explain.

Answer» Here, `L = I omega =` constant
`K.E.` of rotation, `K = (1)/(2) I omega^(2)`
`K = (1)/(2I)I^(2) omega^(2) = (L^(2))/(2I)`
As `L` is constant, `:. K prop 1//l`
When moment of inertia `(I)` decrease, `K.E.` of rotation `(K)` increase. Thus `K.E.` of rotation is not conserved.


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