NEET2024Physics-Translational and Rotational motion

NEET 2024 Physics Rolling Motion MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

A wheel of a bullock cart is rolling on a level road as shown in the figure below. If its linear speed is v in the direction shown, which one of the following options is correct (P and Q are any highest and lowest points on the wheel, respectively)?

Question diagram
A

Both the points P and Q move with equal speed.

B

Point P has zero speed.

C

Point P moves slower than point Q.

D

Point P moves faster than point Q.

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

At the top of the wheel, the point P has the highest speed due to the combination of translational and rotational motion, while point Q at the bottom has zero speed relative to the ground.

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