The Drive Chain in a Bicycle Is Applying a Torque

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The drive chain in a bicycle is applying a torque of 0.850 Nm to the wheel of the bicycle. The wheel has a moment of inertia of 0.100 kg∙m². What is the angular acceleration of the wheel?

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