College Physics (4th Edition)

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073512141
ISBN 13: 978-0-07351-214-3

Review & Synthesis: Chapters 6-8 - MCAT Review - Page 327: 17

Answer

The correct answer is: C. It increases by 33%

Work Step by Step

$Work = F~d$ Increasing the radius by 33% also increases the tangential distance $d$ that the force is applied by 33%. Therefore, the amount of work done on the wheel would increase by 33% The correct answer is: C. It increases by 33%
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