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A disc is free to rotate about a smooth horizontal axis passing through its centre of mass. A particle is fixed 
at the top of the disc. A slight push is given to the disc and it starts rotating. During the process,

a
only mechanical energy is conserved
b
only angular momentum (about the axis of rotation) is conserved
c
Both mechanical energy and angular momentum are conserved
d
Neither the mechanical energy nor the angular momentum are conserved

detailed solution

Correct option is A

Angular momentum will not remain conserved due to the torque produced by weight of particle acting about axis of rotation. Hence, only mechanical energy is conserved.

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