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From (a), we see the force vectors involved in preventing the wheel from slipping. In (b), point P that touches the surface is at rest relative to the surface. Relative to the center of mass, point P has velocity, where R is the radius of the wheel and . is the wheel's angular velocity about its axis. Since the wheel is rolling, the velocity of P with respect to the surface is its velocity ...
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