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Published on: August 22, 2026
A circular disc of mass 
and radius 
is rotating about its axis with angular speed 
. If another stationary disc having radius 
and same mass 
is droped co-axially on to the rotating disc. Gradually both discs attain constant angular speed 
the energy lost in the process is 
of the initial energy. Value of 
is
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
20
(20) 
loss of K.E. 
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