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Re: Physics Quiz 3

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Originally Posted by Ninja_Bait View Post
Can normal force increase to balance the increase in tau_k?
No.

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I don't think that actually makes sense but it seems to be the only variable that can change in this case.
If the system is in equilibrium, and then you increase the motor torque that's driving the wheel, what happens?

Think torque=momentOfInertia*angularAcceleration. Then follow the causes and effects as they ripple through the system.