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: 6

Answer

With larger diameter wheel, angular speed would still remain same. So the readings on the speedometer will not change. Odometer on the other hand will have changed readings since it depends on the radius too. With larger wheel, the odometer reading will also increase.

Work Step by Step

With larger diameter wheel, angular speed would still remain same. So the readings on the speedometer will not change. Odometer on the other hand will have changed readings since it depends on the radius too. With larger wheel, the odometer reading will also increase.
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