Do Bowling Balls and Cue Balls Roll at the Same Speed Down an Incline?

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The discussion centers on the physics of a bowling ball and a cue ball rolling down a 30-degree incline measuring 2 meters. Participants question whether the radius of each ball is necessary to calculate their translational speeds at the bottom. It is suggested that the velocity may be independent of the radius, prompting further exploration of the problem. The conversation encourages attempting to solve the scenario to understand the dynamics involved. Overall, the focus remains on the physics principles governing the motion of the balls on the incline.
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a bowling ball is racing a cue ball down a 30* incline. the incline is 2 m long. what is the translational speed of each ball at the bottom.
wouldnt i need a radius of each ball to be able to find the translational speed?
 
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the velocity could be independent of the radius
 
Originally posted by formulajoe

wouldnt i need a radius of each ball to be able to find the translational speed?
Why don't you try solving it and find out? :smile:
 

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