Three wagons each have the same total mass (including that of the wheels) and four wheels, but the wheels are differently styled. The struc- ture, mass, and radius of each wagon's wheels are shown in the preceding chart. In order to accel- erate each wagon from rest to a speed of $$\(10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\)$$, which wagon requires the greatest energy input?

A.
Wagon A
B.
Wagon B
C.
Wagon C
D.
All require the same energy input
Physics 1
AP
College Board
Exam No:AP Physics 1 Problem Set 1 Year:2024 Question No:APPhysics12024AP0178

Answer:

A

Knowledge points:

7.1 Rotational Kinematics
7.2 Torque and Angular Acceleration

Solution:

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