Easy TRUE_FALSE +2 / -1

In pure rolling motion, the point of contact of the body with the surface has zero instantaneous velocity.

Answer FALSE

Solution

The bottom point velocity = $v_{cm} - R\omega = 0$ when rolling without slipping.

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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Rotational Motion · Topic: Rolling Motion

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