Irodov Problem 1.52

Physics · mechanics

Problem

A point A is located on the rim of a wheel of radius R 0.50 m which rolls without slipping along a horizontal surface with velocity v = 1.00 m/s. Find: (a) the modulus and the direction of the acceleration vector of the point A; (b) the total distance s traversed by the point A between the two successive moments at which it touches the surface.

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