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If a wheel turns with a constant angular speed then:

Correct answer: D. The wheel turns through equal angles in equal times.

  • A. Each point on its rim moves with constant velocity.
  • B. Each point on its rim moves with constant acceleration
  • C. The angle through which the wheel turns in each second decreases as time goes on.
  • D. The wheel turns through equal angles in equal times.

Explanation

When a wheel turns with constant angular speed, each point on its rim travels through the same angle in equal intervals of time. This is because the angular velocity is constant.

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