Chapter 10: Q33P (page 289)
Calculate the rotational inertia of a wheel that has a kinetic energy of 24400 Jwhen rotating at 602rev/min.
Short Answer
Rotational inertia of a wheel is, l = 12.3 kg.m2.
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Chapter 10: Q33P (page 289)
Calculate the rotational inertia of a wheel that has a kinetic energy of 24400 Jwhen rotating at 602rev/min.
Rotational inertia of a wheel is, l = 12.3 kg.m2.
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