The Moment of Inertia of the Wheel in the Figure

question 72

Multiple Choice

The moment of inertia of the wheel in the figure is 0.50 kg · m², and the bearing is frictionless. The acceleration of the 15-kg mass is approximately

• A) 9.8 m/s²
• B) 8.7 m/s²
• C) 74 m/s²
• D) 16 m/s²
• E) 0.53 m/s²

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