A solid disk has a moment of inertia of

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

Problem

0.25\,\text{kg}\cdot\text{m}^2

. If a constant

1.5\,\text{N}\cdot\text{m}

torque acts on the disk in the clockwise direction, what is the resulting angular acceleration? (a)

3.0\,\text{rad/s}^2

clockwise (b)

6.0\,\text{rad/s}^2

clockwise (c)

6.0\,\text{rad/s}^2

counterclockwise (d)

0.17\,\text{rad/s}^2

clockwise