Bicycle racers have begun using solid disks for wheels rather than spokes and

Candy Johnson

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rims. What is their reasoning f? Bicycle racers have begun using solid disks for wheels rather than spokes and rims. What is their reasoning for doing so?
A. A solid disk has a moment of inertia of ½ MR2 and a thin hoop has a moment of inertia of MR2, therefore the disk should be easier to start moving.
B. The solid disk has less mass.
C. The solid disk has less air resistance.
 
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