A disk initially rotating counterclockwise (CCW) at a certain constant angular speed is suddenly being pulled on by two strings T1 and T2, where T2 > T1. What is going to happen next?

A disk initially rotating counterclockwise (CCW) at a certain constant angular speed is suddenly being pulled on by two strings T1 and T2, where T2 > T1. What is going to happen next?

A. The disk will continue rotating CCW at the constant angular speed.

B. The disk will continue rotating CCW, but it will speed up.

C. The disk will slow down and start rotating CW.

D. The disk will eventually stop rotating.

Answer: B. The disk will continue rotating CCW, but it will speed up.

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