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Chapter 10 Problem 84GP

Question

Place two quarters on a table with their rims touching, as shown in Figure 10–25. While holding one quarter fixed, roll the other one—without slipping—around the circumference of the fixed quarter until it has completed one round trip. How many revolutions has the rolling quarter made about its center?

Solution

Step 1 of 2

The center of the outer quarter moves in a circular motion. The distance between the centers of the two quarters is twice the radius.

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Title Physics with MasteringPhysics 4 
Author James S. Walker
ISBN 9780321541635

Place two quarters on a table with their rims touching, as

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