Angular Momentum in an Inelastic Collision
Two asteroids of equal mass undergo a perfectly inelastic collision in an isolated system. Before the collision, one asteroid has an angular velocity of ω₀, while the other is non-rotating. After the collision, the combined object will:
A
Rotate at an angular velocity greater than ω₀/2
B
Rotate at an angular velocity less than ω₀/2
C
Rotate at exactly ω₀/2
D
Not rotate at all
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