Rolling Wheel / quick question -- Linear and Angular Velocity

In summary, the correct statement concerning a wheel undergoing rolling motion is (e) there is no slipping at the point where the wheel touches the surface on which it is rolling. While the linear velocity of the wheel as a whole may be zero, each point on the rim of the wheel has its own instantaneous linear velocity. Option (c) is incorrect because it assumes that all points on the rim of the wheel have the same linear velocity, which is not true.
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Homework Statement


Which statement concerning a wheel undergoing rolling motion is true
(a) The angular acceleration of the wheel must be zero m/s2.
(b) The tangential velocity is the same for all points on the wheel.
(c) The linear velocity for all points on the rim of the wheel is non-zero.
(d) The tangential velocity is the same for all points on the rim of the wheel.
(e) There is no slipping at the point where the wheel touches the surface on which it is rolling

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The Attempt at a Solution



Answer is E
but why not C? this wheel is in angular velocity so that does mean that linear velocity is zero?
 
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No isn't the linear velocity of the wheel just the motion of the center of the wheel. All points on the rim of the wheel don't move linearly right? Am I wrong?
 
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gcombina said:
but why not C?
At a given instant, consider the point that is in contact with the ground. Does it have any velocity? If so, which way?
velo city said:
isn't the linear velocity of the wheel just the motion of the center of the wheel.
That's the linear velocity of the wheel as a whole, but each bit of the wheel has its own instantaneous linear velocity.
 

Related to Rolling Wheel / quick question -- Linear and Angular Velocity

1. What is the difference between linear and angular velocity?

Linear velocity is the rate of change of an object's position in a straight line, while angular velocity is the rate of change of an object's rotational position around a fixed axis.

2. How are linear and angular velocity related?

Linear and angular velocity are related through the equation v = rω, where v is linear velocity, r is the distance from the axis of rotation to the point of interest, and ω is the angular velocity.

3. Can linear and angular velocity be converted into each other?

Yes, linear and angular velocity can be converted into each other using the equation v = rω or ω = v/r. The conversion factor, r, depends on the distance from the axis of rotation to the point of interest.

4. How can I calculate angular velocity?

Angular velocity can be calculated by dividing the change in the object's angular position by the change in time. This can be represented by the equation ω = Δθ/Δt, where ω is angular velocity, Δθ is the change in angular position, and Δt is the change in time.

5. How does the shape of an object affect its angular velocity?

The shape of an object can affect its angular velocity by changing the moment of inertia, which is a measure of an object's resistance to rotational motion. Objects with a larger moment of inertia require more torque to rotate at the same angular velocity as an object with a smaller moment of inertia.

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