Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Volume 1
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Chapter 4, Problem 4.36P
A tire 0.500 m in radius rotates at a constant rate of 200 rev/min. Find the speed and acceleration of a small stone lodged in the tread of the tire (on its outer edge).
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