A projectile of mass m moves to the right with a speed vi (Fig. P11.50a). The projectile strikes and sticks to the end of a stationary rod of mass M, length d, pivoted about a frictionless axle through its center (Fig. P11.50b)
(a) Find the angular speed of the system right after the collision.
(b) Determine the fractional loss in mechanical energy due to the collision.

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Figure P11.50