ANother Fun conceptual question to figure out

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Start date Feb 7, 2005
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A point on the rim of a tire experiences acceleration even when the car is moving at a constant linear velocity due to the continuous change in direction of the tire's rotation. This change in direction indicates that the point is undergoing centripetal acceleration, which is necessary for circular motion. Despite the linear speed being constant, the circular path means that the velocity vector of the point on the rim is constantly changing. Thus, acceleration is present because acceleration is defined as a change in velocity, which includes changes in direction. Understanding this concept is fundamental to grasping the principles of circular motion.

Feb 7, 2005

Dmt669

Explain why a point on the rim of a tire has an acceleration when the tire is on a car that is moving at a constant linear velocity :cry:

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Feb 7, 2005

FredGarvin

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This is pretty basic stuff. Do you have a question regarding circular motion?

Feb 7, 2005

chroot

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Well, the points on the tire's rim are changing direction all the time, aren't they?

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