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OS-AP-10-TP23 · OpenStax College Physics for AP Courses 2eCollisions of Extended Bodies in Two Dimensions (Problem 23)
A cyclist pedals to exert a torque on the rear wheel of the bicycle. When the cyclist changes to a higher gear, the torque increases. Which of the following would be the most effective strategy to help you determine the change in angular momentum of the bicycle wheel?