Question

Calculate the linear acceleration of a car, the 0.300-m radius tires of which have an angular acceleration of 17.0 rad/s2. Assume no slippage and give your answer in m/s2.

Answer 1

5.1m/s^2

Step-by-step explanation:

In this problem we want to solve for the linear acceleration

Given data

radius r= 0.3m

angular acceleration α=17rad/s^2

we know that the expression relating angular acceleration and linear acceleration is given as

a=rα

Substituting we have

a=0.3*17

a=5.1m/s^2