Why is the moment of inertia important?

1 Answer
Apr 27, 2018

To allow calculation of the angular acceleration that results when a certain torque is applied.

Explanation:

The formula
F=ma
applies in linear motion.

Moment of inertia is given the variable name I.

The formula
τ=Iα
applies in angular motion.
(In words,
torque=moment of inertiaangular acceleration)

I hope this helps,
Steve