On a graph of angular position versus time for a rotating wheel
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Problem
On a graph of angular position θ versus time t for a rotating wheel, the instantaneous slope of the graph at any point represents which physical quantity?
(a) Angular acceleration of the wheel at that instant
(b) Tangential speed of a point on the rim
(c) Angular velocity of the wheel at that instant
(d) Frequency of rotation of the wheel (revolutions per second)