A Iong slender rod of mass `2 kg` and length `m` is placed on a smooth horizontal table. Two particles of masses `2 kg` and ` 1kg` strike the rod simultaneously and stick to the rod after collision as shown in fig.

, If the two particles strike the rod in opposite direction, then after collision, as compared to the previous situation the rod will

Options

A. rotate faster but translate at the same rate
B. show no change in linear or angular velocity
C. rotate slower and translate faster
D. rotate faster and translate slower

Answer

D

Explanation

Linear momentum will decrease and angular momentum will increase.