A Force of 16 $1.20 \mathrm { rad } / \mathrm { s } ^ { 2 }$

question 15

Multiple Choice

A force of 16.88 N is applied tangentially to a wheel of radius 0.340 m and causes an angular acceleration of $1.20 \mathrm { rad } / \mathrm { s } ^ { 2 }$
What is the moment of inertia of the wheel?

• A) \(5.98 \mathrm {~kg} \cdot \mathrm { m } ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(7.17 \mathrm {~kg} \cdot \mathrm { m } ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(3.59 \mathrm {~kg} \cdot \mathrm { m } ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(4.78 \mathrm {~kg} \cdot \mathrm { m } ^ { 2 }\)

Understand the behavior of average fixed costs (AFC) as production levels change.

Interpret and analyze the flattening of U-shaped ATC curves and its implications on returns to scale.

Differentiate economic principles through theoretical and real-life examples, such as Adam Smith’s specialization principle and Parkinson's Law.

Analyze the effects of varying plant sizes on the long-run average cost curve and understand the graphical representations of economies and diseconomies of scale.

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