Multiple Choice
Three horses are side-by-side on a merry-go-round: one at the edge, one near the axis, and one in between. Each horse has the same angular speed. Which horse has the greatest linear speed?
A) The horse at the edge.
B) The horse in the middle.
C) The horse nearest the axis.
D) The linear speed is the same for all three horses.
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