A rigid disc rotates about its centre. How do the angular and linear speeds of points on it compare?

Correct answer C. All points have the same angular speed, but linear speed increases with distance from the centre

Explanation

Every point of a rigid body turns through the same angle in the same time, so ω is common. Since v = rω, points farther out move faster.

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