A disk is free to rotate on a fixed axis. A force of a given magnitude F, in the plane of the disk, is to be applied. Of the following alternatives the greatest angular acceleration is obtained if the force is:
Correct answer: B. applied tangentially at the rim
- A. applied tangentially halfway between the axis and the rim
- B. applied tangentially at the rim
- C. applied radially halfway between the axis and the rim
- D. applied radially at the rim
Explanation
τ = lα rF = lα α = rF/l Torque produces the angular acceleration in the body. The torque will be maximum if the force acts at a larger distance from the fixed axis. In the given case the greatest acceleration is obtained if the force is applied tangentially at the rim.
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