AP Physics 1easymcq1 pt
A wheel has I = 5.0 kg·m² and spins at 4.0 rad/s. Its angular momentum is
A.20 kg·m²/s
B.1.25 kg·m²/s
C.9.0 kg·m²/s
D.40 kg·m²/s
Explanation
Core Concept
L = Iω = (5.0)(4.0) = 20 kg·m²/s.
Correct Answer
A20 kg·m²/s
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