Pure RollingEasyQuestion 30307
Question
For a sphere rolling without slipping on a flat surface, the relationship between linear speed v of the centre and angular speed ω is:
- Av = ωRCorrect
- Bv = ω/R
- Cv = 2ωR
- Dω = 2v/R
Correct answer
v = ωR
Explanation
No-slip condition: the contact point has zero velocity. This gives v_cm = ωR.