Newton's second law for rotation: The net torque on an object equals the product of its rotational inertia and angular acceleration: tau_net = I*alpha.
How to apply it: Solve for angular acceleration of a pulley or wheel given the applied torque and moment of inertia.
Course: AP Physics 1 · Unit: Torque and Rotational Motion
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