How can I find the frictional torque in this moment of inertia lab?

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To find the frictional torque in a moment of inertia lab, the relationship between torque net, applied torque, and angular acceleration is crucial. Frictional torque can be calculated using the formula: Torque net - Torque applied. However, the challenge arises as the torque net is not directly known and depends on the frictional torque itself. The net external torque is defined as the product of angular acceleration and the moment of inertia. Therefore, a method to determine either torque net or frictional torque is necessary to solve the problem effectively.
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How much frictional torque is there? I know angular acceleration and torque applied. (I do not know if this can be used to find torque friction, though.)



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I know that Frictional torque can be found by doing Torque net - Torque applied. But I do not have torque net, which is another part of the lab where I use the frictional torque found to find the torque net.
 
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