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FMA-2020A-19 · 2020A F = ma (AAPT)

2020 F = ma Exam A — Question 19

A system of cylinders and plates is set up as shown. The cylinders all have radius r, and roll without slipping to the right with angular velocity ω. What is the speed of the top plate? plate plate ω r plate floor
Source: Question 19, 2020 F = ma Exam A, © 2020 American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) and the U.S. Physics Team. Adapted by PhysicsTrainer: reformatted into a separate question and answer choices for online multiple-choice practice; any shared setup from nearby questions is repeated here. Not affiliated with or endorsed by AAPT or the U.S. Physics Team.