A disc is rolling, the velocity of its centre of mass is vcm. Which one will be correct?
- the velocity of the highest point is 2vcm and of the point of contact is zero
- the velocity of the highest point is vcm and of the point of contact is vcm
- the velocity of the highest point is 2vcm and of the point of contact is vcm
- the velocity of the highest point is 2vcm and of the point of contact is 2vcm.
Answer
(1) the velocity of the highest point is 2vcm and of the point of contact is zero
Solution
In rolling (without slipping), vcm = R .
Velocity of a point = vcm (translation) + R (rotation about the centre).
Highest point: both in the same direction v = vcm + R = 2vcm
Point of contact: opposite directions v = vcm - R = 0
Answer: (1)