Physics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Rotational Kinematics - Check Your Understanding - Page 208: 12

Answer

d) is correct.

Work Step by Step

We have $v_T=r\omega$, so if the angular velocity $\omega$ is constant, then at a point on the rim, $v_T$ is constant, too. This means there is no tangential acceleration there. However, the wheels are rotating, so there is still centripetal acceleration. So d) is correct.
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