Two children are riding on a merry-go-round. Child A is at a greater distance from the axis of rotation than child B. Which child has the larger angular speed?
A) Child A
B) Child B
C) They have the same zero angular speed.
D) They have the same non-zero angular speed.
E) There is not enough information given to answer the question.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Both children have the same non-zero angular speed because angular speed is the same for all points on a rigid rotating body, regardless of the distance from the axis of rotation.

Two Children Are Riding on a Merry-Go-Round