A solid cylinder of radius moves across a horizontal floor with a center-of-mass…
PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems · Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems
Problem
A solid cylinder of radius 0.25m moves across a horizontal floor with a center-of-mass speed of 1.8m⋅s−1 while its angular speed is 5.0rad⋅s−1. Determine whether the cylinder is rolling without slipping or slipping relative to the floor, and state your reasoning in one sentence.