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If I, `alpha` and `tau` are the moment of inertia, angular acceleration and torque respectively of a body rotating about an axis with angular velocity `omega` then,

A

`tau=Iomega`

B

`tau=Ialpha`

C

`tau=Iomega`

D

`tau=alpha/I`

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To solve the problem, we need to establish the relationship between torque (τ), moment of inertia (I), angular acceleration (α), and angular momentum (L) for a body rotating about an axis with angular velocity (ω). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Angular Momentum**: The angular momentum (L) of a rotating body is given by the formula: \[ L = I \cdot \omega \] where \(I\) is the moment of inertia and \(\omega\) is the angular velocity. 2. **Differentiating Angular Momentum**: To find the relationship involving torque, we differentiate the angular momentum with respect to time (t): \[ \frac{dL}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt}(I \cdot \omega) \] 3. **Applying the Product Rule**: Since the moment of inertia \(I\) is constant for a rigid body, we can apply the product rule of differentiation: \[ \frac{dL}{dt} = I \cdot \frac{d\omega}{dt} \] Here, \(\frac{d\omega}{dt}\) represents the angular acceleration (\(\alpha\)). 4. **Relating Torque to Angular Acceleration**: By definition, the rate of change of angular momentum is equal to the torque (\(τ\)): \[ \tau = \frac{dL}{dt} \] Substituting the expression we derived: \[ \tau = I \cdot \alpha \] 5. **Conclusion**: Thus, we have established the relationship: \[ \tau = I \cdot \alpha \] This indicates that torque is equal to the product of moment of inertia and angular acceleration. ### Final Answer: The correct relationship is: \[ \tau = I \cdot \alpha \]
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