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A point on the rim of a wheel 4m in diameter has a velocity of 1600 cm s-1. The angular velocity of the wheel is :

Correct answer: D. 8 rad s-1

  • A. 2 rad s-1
  • B. 6 rad s-1
  • C. 4 rad s-1
  • D. 8 rad s-1

Explanation

Convert 1600 cm/s into m/s = 1600/ 100 = 16m/s ω = v/r (radius = diameter/2 = 4/2 = 2m) ω = 16 / 2 = 8 rads-1

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