Two identical disks are subjected to the same constant net torque

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Torque and Rotational Dynamics · Torque and Rotational Dynamics

Problem

Two identical disks are subjected to the same constant net torque. Disk B has twice the rotational inertia of disk A because extra masses are attached at its rim. Describe how the angular acceleration of disk B compares to that of disk A.

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