A 16 Kg Block Is Attached to a Cord That

question 66

Multiple Choice

A 16 kg block is attached to a cord that is wrapped around the rim of a flywheel of diameter 0.40 m and hangs vertically, as shown.The rotational inertia of the flywheel is 0.50 kg∙m².When the block is released and the cord unwinds, the acceleration of the block is:

• A)0.15 g
• B)0.56 g
• C)0.84 g
• D)1.0 g
• E)1.3 g

---

Definitions:

Elastic Fibers

Components of connective tissue that provide elasticity and flexibility, composed primarily of the protein elastin.

Ultraviolet Light

A form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays, capable of causing chemical reactions and physical burns.

Vitamin D

A group of fat-soluble secosteroids responsible for increasing intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate.

Marine Mammals

A diverse group of roughly 120 species of mammals that are primarily ocean-dwelling or depend significantly on aquatic ecosystems for their survival.