why should the string be thin in a flywheel experiment?

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why should the string be thin in a flywheel experiment?

2006-11-05 10:51:38 · 2 answers · asked by frutigurl 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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Hi Either one of two answers. If the string is pulled and releases from the flywheel it allows more turns (faster wheel motion). If the string stays attached then you want the weight as small as possible.

2006-11-05 10:57:23 · answer #1 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

So as to minimize the change in effective radius through which the force acts.

Doug

2006-11-05 18:57:37 · answer #2 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋