Two disks, each of mass m, have radii R and 2R and are mounted on axles that pass through their centers. (a) Which disk has the larger moment of inertia? (b) If a force of magnitude F is applied at the edge of each disk, as shown in the figure, which disk will experience the larger torque? (c) Which disk will have the larger angular acceleration?

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Two disks, each of mass m, have radii R and 2R and are mounted on axles that pass through their centers. (a) Which disk has the larger moment of inertia? (b) If a force of magnitude F is applied at the edge of each disk, as shown in the figure, which disk will experience the larger torque? (c) Which disk will have the larger angular acceleration?

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