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AP Physics 1 Flashcards: Newtons Second Law In Rotational Form

Study Newtons Second Law In Rotational Form in AP Physics 1 with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Calculate torque given F=10NF = 10N, r=2mr = 2m, and θ=90∘\theta = 90^\circ.

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ANSWER

Torque = 20 Nm. Using τ=rFsin⁡θ=(2)(10)(1)=20\tau = rF\sin\theta = (2)(10)(1) = 20 Nm.

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A flywheel about a fixed axle has a constant net torque τ\tau clockwise, producing clockwise angular acceleration α\alpha. If the flywheel's rotational inertia is increased by a factor of 55 while keeping the same α\alpha, what must happen to τ\tau?
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