Which is larger

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. A

   Torque with a long lever arm

   B

   Torque with a short lever arm

   Higher value

   Torque with a long lever arm

2. A

   ab sin 90 degrees

   B

   ab sin 30 degrees

   Higher value

   ab sin 90 degrees

3. A

   Angular velocity of a fast wheel

   B

   Angular velocity of a slow wheel

   Higher value

   Angular velocity of a fast wheel

4. A

   Speed of a rim point

   B

   Speed of a point near the axis

   Higher value

   Speed of a rim point

Instructions

Tap the side you think is higher.

Explanation