College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 7 - Circular Motion and Gravitation - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 259: 3

Answer

All the points on a rigid wheel rotating about a fixed axis through its center have the same angular velocity when there is no angular acceleration. In this case, all the points on the wheel will have same constant angular velocity or angular speed. The tangential speed will vary and will depend on distance, because, tangential speed = angular speed $\times$ distance from center.

Work Step by Step

All the points on a rigid wheel rotating about a fixed axis through its center have the same angular velocity when there is no angular acceleration. In this case, all the points on the wheel will have same constant angular velocity or angular speed. The tangential speed will vary and will depend on distance, because, tangential speed = angular speed $\times$ distance from center.
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