College Physics (7th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Rotational Motion and Equilibrium - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 301: 3

Answer

(b) $v_{CM}=r\omega$

Work Step by Step

When a rigid body undergoes both translational and rotational motions, the condition for rolling without slippage is $v_{CM}=r\omega$ $v_{CM}$ is the speed of the center of mass. $\omega$ is the angular speed, and r the radius of the object.
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