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 tangential speed for these points is incorrect?

• A)ω₁ = ω₂
• B)α₁ = α₂
• C)vt₁ = vt₂
• D)All of the equations are correct.