University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Rotation of Rigid Bodies - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 293: Q9.5

Answer

The linear speed $v$ is the same for all parts of the chain and the teeth along each sprocket. Note that the radial acceleration is equal to $\frac{v^2}{r}$, where $r$ is the radius of the sprocket. Therefore, the radial acceleration is less for the teeth on the larger sprocket compared to the teeth on the smaller sprocket.

Work Step by Step

The linear speed $v$ is the same for all parts of the chain and the teeth along each sprocket. Note that the radial acceleration is equal to $\frac{v^2}{r}$, where $r$ is the radius of the sprocket. Therefore, the radial acceleration is less for the teeth on the larger sprocket compared to the teeth on the smaller sprocket.
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