Equilibrium Help: Solving for Tangential Speed in a Rolling Wheel Problem

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A wheel with a diameter of 0.700 meters rolls without slipping, and a point on its top has a tangential speed of 2.00 m/s relative to the ground. The discussion revolves around the relationship between linear velocity (v), radius (r), and angular velocity (ω) in the context of the wheel's motion. Participants emphasize the importance of defining these variables to solve the problem accurately. The question posed considers the scenario where the wheel stops spinning and slides along the ground, prompting considerations of the inequalities between v, r, and ω. Clarifying these definitions is crucial for arriving at the correct conclusion regarding the wheel's behavior.
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A wheel of diameter 0.700 meters rolls without slipping. A point on the top of the wheel moves with a tangential speed of 2.00 m/s with respect to the ground.



1. If the wheel suddenly stops spinning and skis along the ground then

a. v=rω

b. v>rω

c. v<rω



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You are supposed to make some attempt at the question before expecting any help.
If you write down what you mean by v, r and w I think the question will answer itself.
 
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