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But is there any problem in my understanding? Why will a ball translate while net force is zero?

Homework Statement source:http://www.wired.com/2014/07/a-rolling-object-accelerating-down-an-incline/ For a ball rolling on an incline, I know how to calculate the acceleration. However, I am quite confused about a situation. What if static friction acting on the ball is equal to the...