Rolling Wheel / quick question -- Linear and Angular Velocity

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The discussion centers on the physics of a rolling wheel, specifically addressing the relationship between linear and angular velocity. The correct answer to the posed question is (e), indicating that there is no slipping at the point of contact with the surface. The confusion arises around option (c), where participants clarify that while the center of the wheel has a linear velocity, each point on the rim has its own instantaneous linear velocity, which is not zero when the wheel rolls without slipping.

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Homework Statement


Which statement concerning a wheel undergoing rolling motion is true
(a) The angular acceleration of the wheel must be zero m/s2.
(b) The tangential velocity is the same for all points on the wheel.
(c) The linear velocity for all points on the rim of the wheel is non-zero.
(d) The tangential velocity is the same for all points on the rim of the wheel.
(e) There is no slipping at the point where the wheel touches the surface on which it is rolling

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Answer is E
but why not C? this wheel is in angular velocity so that does mean that linear velocity is zero?
 
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No isn't the linear velocity of the wheel just the motion of the center of the wheel. All points on the rim of the wheel don't move linearly right? Am I wrong?
 
gcombina said:
but why not C?
At a given instant, consider the point that is in contact with the ground. Does it have any velocity? If so, which way?
velo city said:
isn't the linear velocity of the wheel just the motion of the center of the wheel.
That's the linear velocity of the wheel as a whole, but each bit of the wheel has its own instantaneous linear velocity.
 

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