A uniform solid disk and a thin hoop each have the same mass and radius

PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · System of Particles and Rotational Motion · System of Particles and Rotational Motion

Problem

A uniform solid disk and a thin hoop each have the same mass MM and radius RR. Both rotate about their central axes with the same angular speed ω\omega. Without performing numerical calculations, indicate which object has the greater rotational kinetic energy and briefly state the reasoning underlying your choice.

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