A wheel of radius R is rolling without slipping. The velocity of the point on the rim that is in contact with the surface, relative to the surface, is
A) equal to R in the direction of motion of the center of mass.
B) equal to R opposite the direction of motion of the center of mass.
C) zero.
D) equal to the velocity of the center of mass and in the same direction.
E) equal to the velocity of the center of mass but in the opposite direction.

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When a wheel rolls without slipping, the point on the rim in contact with the surface has zero velocity relative to the surface.

A Wheel of Radius R Is Rolling Without Slipping