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JAMB Physics 2009 Objective — Question 6

Question 6 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2009 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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6. If a wheel 1.2 m in diameter rotates at one revolution per second, calculate the velocity of the wheel.

  • A. 3.6ms⁻¹
  • B. 3.8ms⁻¹Correct
  • C. 4.0ms⁻¹
  • D. 7.5ms⁻¹

Explanation

r = 0.6m, f = 1Hz. ω = 2πf = 6.284 rad/s. v = rω = 0.6 x 6.284 ≈ 3.8 ms⁻¹.

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