Answer:
(A) the angular acceleration of the blades is 13.33 m/s.
Explanation:
Given;
moment of inertia of a blade, I = 0.2 kgm²
net torque exerted on fan blades, ∑τ = 8Nm
Torque is given as product of moment of inertia and angular acceleration;
τ = Iα
where;
α is the angular acceleration
Since there are three blades of the ceiling fan, the net torque is given as;
∑τ = (3I)α
∑τ = 3Iα
α = ∑τ / 3I
α = (8) / (3 x 0.2)
α = 13.33 m/s
Therefore, the angular acceleration of the blades is 13.33 m/s.
