A Torsional Pendulum Consists of a Solid Disk (Mass =

question 38

Multiple Choice

A torsional pendulum consists of a solid disk (mass = 2.0 kg, radius = 1.0 m) suspended by a wire attached to a rigid support. The body oscillates about the support wire. If the torsion constant is 16 N⋅m/rad. What is the angular frequency (in rad/s) ?

• A) 2
• B) 4
• C) 6
• D) 8
• E) 7

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