NEET Physics · Hard

System of Particles & Rotational Motion: Rolling Motion MCQ

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Rolling MotionHardQuestion 6135

Question

Velocity of topmost point of a rolling sphere (v_cm = v):
  1. A
    v
  2. B
    2v
    Correct
  3. C
    0
  4. D
    v/2

Correct answer

2v

Explanation

Top point: v_top = v_cm + ωR = v + v = 2v.