Answer:
The work done by the torque is the same in each case.
Explanation:
Work-Energy Theorem can be used to calculate the work done by the torque in each case.
[tex]W = \Delta K\\W = K_2 - K_1 = \frac{1}{2}I\omega_2^2 - \frac{1}{2}I\omega_1^2\\[/tex]
Let's apply this theorem to each case:
[tex]W_a = \frac{1}{2}I(5)^2 - \frac{1}{2}I(-2)^2 = \frac{1}{2}I(21)\\W_b = \frac{1}{2}I(5)^2 - \frac{1}{2}I(2)^2 = \frac{1}{2}I(21)\\W_c = \frac{1}{2}I(-5)^2 - \frac{1}{2}I(-2)^2 = \frac{1}{2}I(21)\\W_d = \frac{1}{2}I(-5)^2 - \frac{1}{2}I(2)^2 = \frac{1}{2}I(21)[/tex]
As can be seen from the results, in each case the work done by the torque is the same.