A force of 16.88 N is applied tangentially to a wheel of radius 0.340 m, resulting in an angular acceleration of 1.20 rad/s^2. What is the moment of inertia of the wheel? (A) A. 3.59 kg·m^2 B. 4.78 kg·m^2 C. 5.98 kg·m^2 D. 7.17 kg·m^2 E. 14.1 kg·m^2
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