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If the external torque acting on a system `vec(tau)=0` then

A

`omega=0`

B

`alpha=0`

C

`J=0`

D

`F=0`

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To solve the question, "If the external torque acting on a system \(\vec{\tau} = 0\) then...", we need to analyze the implications of zero external torque in the context of rotational motion. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Torque and Angular Acceleration**: - Torque (\(\tau\)) is related to angular acceleration (\(\alpha\)) by the equation: \[ \tau = I \cdot \alpha \] where \(I\) is the moment of inertia of the object. 2. **Setting External Torque to Zero**: - Given that the external torque \(\tau = 0\), we can substitute this into the equation: \[ 0 = I \cdot \alpha \] 3. **Analyzing the Equation**: - Since the moment of inertia \(I\) is always a positive value for any physical object (it cannot be zero), the only way for the product \(I \cdot \alpha\) to equal zero is if: \[ \alpha = 0 \] - This means that the angular acceleration of the system is zero. 4. **Implications of Zero Angular Acceleration**: - If \(\alpha = 0\), it indicates that the angular velocity (\(\omega\)) of the system is constant. The system is either at rest or moving with a constant angular velocity. 5. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, if the external torque acting on a system is zero, we can conclude that: - The angular acceleration \(\alpha\) is zero. - The angular velocity \(\omega\) remains constant (it can be zero or any constant value). ### Final Answer: If the external torque acting on a system \(\vec{\tau} = 0\), then the angular acceleration \(\alpha = 0\) and the angular velocity \(\omega\) is constant. ---

To solve the question, "If the external torque acting on a system \(\vec{\tau} = 0\) then...", we need to analyze the implications of zero external torque in the context of rotational motion. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Torque and Angular Acceleration**: - Torque (\(\tau\)) is related to angular acceleration (\(\alpha\)) by the equation: \[ \tau = I \cdot \alpha ...
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