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    How do I calculate the height on a ramp for a rolling ball?

    thanks...i knew it was something very simple that i was missing
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    How do I calculate the height on a ramp for a rolling ball?

    I am confused as to how i solve for height in this problem. I can solve for the distance up the ramp the ball goes but not for the height above the ground. The problem states: A steel ball has a mass of 45 grams and a diameter of 2.2 cm. The ball is moving and rolling at an initial velocity...
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    Constant Torque & Acceleration: Is It Possible?

    so my answer is wrong it should be it does accelerate becasue a constantly applied force will accelerate an object
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    Constant Torque & Acceleration: Is It Possible?

    Will a constant torque accelerate an object and why or why not? I put the velocity will stay the same and but i can't come up with a reason.
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    How Do Mass and Force Measure the Inertia of Moving Objects?

    _____ and _______ measure the inertia of moving objects is it mass and force? ___is an indirect measure of the inertia of moving objects i have no clue what the answer is on this on
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    Distance light travels in a given time

    Thank you!
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    Distance light travels in a given time

    Please Help! Explain the advantages in having the meter offically defined in terms of the distance light travels in a given time rather than as the length of a specific metal bar Is it becasue in terms of light is more accurate?