Does Ramp Steepness Affect Sphere's Descent Time?

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The discussion centers on the effect of ramp steepness on the descent time of a sphere rolling down a frictionless incline. It is proposed that while the gravitational pull remains constant due to the same height, the steepness of the ramp influences the component of gravitational force acting along the slope. A less steep incline could lead to a longer descent time for the sphere compared to a steeper incline. Participants express confusion about the relationship between ramp angle and descent time, particularly regarding how gravitational components change with slope steepness. Ultimately, the relationship between ramp steepness and descent time is critical to understanding the dynamics of rolling motion.
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A Block slides down a frictionless ramp and a sphere rolls without sliding down a ramp of the same angle. the block and sphere have the same mass, start at rest from point A and descend through point B

a) Consider the sphere rolling down the incline without sliding. If the roll is now repeated with an incline that is less steep but of the same height as the first incline, is the sphere's time to reach the botton greater than, less than, or the same as perviously? Justify your answer

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I think the sphere would take more time in rolling down the ramp than the first time but then if the height is the same the gravitational pull doesn't change so it would be the same? I don't know slightly confused
 
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