Physics

Problem

Wheel A has a radius of

0.20\,\text{m}

, and Wheel B has a radius of

0.40\,\text{m}

. Each wheel is rotated through an angular displacement of

90^{\circ}

. Which statement correctly compares the linear distances traveled by points on the rims of the two wheels? a) The point on Wheel A travels the same distance as the point on Wheel B. b) The point on Wheel B travels four times as far as the point on Wheel A. c) The point on Wheel B travels twice as far as the point on Wheel A. d) The point on Wheel A travels twice as far as the point on Wheel B.

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