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)? [figure]
- Point P moves slower than point Q
- Point P moves faster than point Q
- Both the points P and Q move with equal speed
- Point P has zero speed
Answer
(2) Point P moves faster than point Q
Solution
In pure rolling, v = R and the velocity of a point = velocity of centre + velocity due to rotation.
Highest point P: vP = v + R = 2v
Lowest point Q (contact point): vQ = v - R = 0
Point P moves faster than point Q.
Answer: (2)