Physics System of Particles Rotational Motion All Topic Question for Revision Test MCQ (Single Correct)

A bicycle wheel rolls without slipping on a horizontal floor. Which one of the following is true about the motion of points on the rim of the wheel, relative to the axis at the wheel's center?

A
Points near the top move faster than points near the bottom
B
Points near the bottom move faster than points near the top
C
All points on the rim move with the same speed
D
All points have the velocity vectors that are pointing in the radial direction towards the center of the wheel

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Velocity of the particle at

Velocity of the particle at

Hence, points near the top move faster than points near the bottom.

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