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Aha I've got it. Thanks for the help. If anyone was wondering how to do it: The wheel is spinning in the opposite direction of the train, so the train may have a speed of .176, but that's in relation to the track. I had to find the actual speed of the train in relation to the ground...

I've been trying this problem for a while now and can't seem to get the given answer. I know I'm probably making an elementary mistake somewhere but I can't find it. Homework Statement A track is mounted on a large wheel that is free to turn with negligible friction about a vertical axis. A...