A point on the rim of a 0.30-m-radius rotating

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The discussion revolves around a problem in rotational motion, specifically concerning the tangential speed of points on a rotating wheel with a given radius.

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  • The original poster attempts to determine the tangential speed at a different radius on the same wheel. Some participants inquire about the relevant formulas that connect tangential speed and radius.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants seeking clarification on the relationships between tangential speed and radius. Some guidance has been offered regarding the formulas, but no consensus or resolution has been reached yet.

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There appears to be some frustration expressed by the original poster regarding the difficulty of the problem, indicating a potential lack of understanding of the underlying concepts.

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A point on the rim of a 0.30-m-radius rotating wheel has a tangential speed of 4.0 m/s. What is the tangential speed of a point 0.20 m from the center of the same wheel?

a. 1.0 m/s
b. 1.3 m/s
c. 2.7 m/s
d. 8.0 m/s

i have been trying to do this for hours now.somebody please help
 
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What formula do you know that relates tangential speed to radius?
 
can anyone help me?
 
CompuChip said:
What formula do you know that relates tangential speed to radius?

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=94379. Then, you might want to answer that question. The solution immediately follows (i.e. I cannot make it any easier for you without giving the answer).
 

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