Asked in PMC Practice Test 10 (2021) 2021Moderate

For constant linear acceleration, angular acceleration and radius are

Correct answer: B. Inversely related

  • A. Equal
  • B. Inversely related
  • C. Directly related
  • D. No relation

Explanation

When an object undergoes constant linear acceleration, it experiences a change in velocity over time. Similarly, when an object undergoes angular acceleration, it experiences a change in angular velocity over time.The angular acceleration is related to the linear acceleration and the radius of rotation through the equation:angular acceleration = linear acceleration / radiusFrom this equation, we can see that the angular acceleration is inversely related to the radius. As the radius increases, the angular acceleration decreases for a constant linear acceleration. Conversely, if the radius decreases, the angular acceleration increases.Therefore, option B) Inversely related is the correct choice.

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