Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (3rd Edition)

by Wolfson, Richard

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321993721

ISBN 13: 978-0-32199-372-4

Chapter 10 - Exercises and Problems - Page 188: 80

Answer

Design A

Work Step by Step

With design A, the majority of the mass is located far from the axis of rotation. Since design B has its mass more or less evenly distributed, we see that design A has a greater moment of inertia.

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