According to the work-energy theorem, the work done on the flywheel is equal to the change in its rotational kinetic energy.
W=ΔK=21Iωf2−21Iωi2=21I(ωf2−ωi2)
Given:
Work done, W=484 J
Initial angular speed, ωi=60 rpm=6060×2π rad/s=2π rad/s
Final angular speed, ωf=360 rpm=60360×2π rad/s=12π rad/s
Substitute the values in the equation:
484=21I((12π)2−(2π)2)
484=21I(144π2−4π2)
484=21I(140π2)=70Iπ2
Taking π2≈(722)2=49484:
484=70×I×49484
1=I×4970=I×710
I=107=0.7 kg-m2