A solid uniform disk and a thin hoop both have the same mass and radius

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

Problem

A solid uniform disk and a thin hoop both have the same mass

M

and radius

R

. The same constant net torque is applied to each about their central axes. Which object attains the greater angular acceleration? Explain briefly.