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A particle is at a distance r from the axis of rotation. A given torque τ produces some angular acceleration in it. If the mass of the particle is doubled and its distance from the axis is halved, the value of torque to produce the same angular acceleration is -

PhysicsRotational MotionNEET
Options:
  • A τ / 2
  • B τ
  • C 2 τ
  • D 4 τ
Solution:
1740 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: τ / 2
         I = 2 1 2 2 I = I 2

          τ = I α

⇒    τ τ = I I = τ 2

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