Physics

Physics

Problem

Two identical solid disks, X and Y, rotate together about their central axes with the same constant angular speed. Disk X has twice the radius of disk Y. Which of the following statements correctly compares the linear speed of a point on the rim of disk X (vXv_X) with that of a point on the rim of disk Y (vYv_Y)? a) vX=vYv_X = v_Y b) vX=2vYv_X = 2v_Y c) vX=12vYv_X = \dfrac{1}{2}v_Y d) The comparison cannot be made without knowing the masses of the disks.

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