Two Points on a Merry-Go-Round Are Located at Distances from the Center

question 34

Multiple Choice

Two points on a merry-go-round are located at distances from the center r₁ and r₂, where r₁ < r₂. While the merry-go-round is in the process of speeding up to operational speed, which of the following equations involving magnitudes of angular speed, angular acceleration, and linear speed for these points is incorrect?

• A) ₁ = ₂
• B) a₁ = a₂
• C) v₁ = v₂
• D) All of the equations are correct.

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