Three Horses Are Side-By-Side on a Merry-Go-Round: One at the Edge

question 51

Multiple Choice

Three horses are side-by-side on a merry-go-round: one at the edge, one near the axis, and one in between. Each horse has the same angular speed. Which horse has the greatest linear speed?

• A) The horse at the edge.
• B) The horse in the middle.
• C) The horse nearest the axis.
• D) The linear speed is the same for all three horses.

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