A wheel of mass M and radius R rolls on a level surface without slipping

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems · Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems

Problem

2. A wheel of mass M and radius R rolls on a level surface without slipping. If the angular velocity of the wheel is

\omega

, what is its linear momentum ? (A)

\mathrm{M} \omega \mathrm{R}

(B)

M \omega^{2} R

(C)

M \omega R^{2}

(D)

M \omega^{2} R^{2} / 2

(E) Zero