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Explain how increasing the moment of inertia of a rotating object affects its angular acceleration when a constant torque is applied.
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- Increasing the moment of inertia decreases the angular acceleration of the object when a constant torque is applied, as angular acceleration is inversely proportional to moment of inertia.
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This question assesses the understanding of the relationship between torque, moment of inertia, and angular acceleration. It tests the ability to explain the physical principles governing rotational motion, specifically how changes in moment of inertia impact angular acceleration under constant torque conditions.
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