A disk (radius = 8.0 cm) that rotates about a fixed axis starts from rest and accelerates at a constant rate to an angular velocity of 4.0 rad/s in 2.0 s. What is the magnitude of the total linear acceleration of a point on the rim of the disk at the instant when the angular velocity of the disk is 1.5 rad/s?

A. 24 cm/s2
B. 16 cm/s2
C. 18 cm/s2
D. 34 cm/s2
E. 44 cm/s2


Answer: A

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