How Is Linear Velocity Calculated for a Cylinder on an Inclined Plane?

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The problem involves calculating the linear velocity of a cylinder rolling down an inclined plane. The cylinder has specific dimensions and mass, and the scenario includes gravitational acceleration.

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A cylinder of radius 20cm and mass 100g rolls down an inclined plane of height 60cm without slipping. the linear velocity of the cylinder at the bottom is?? (g=980cm/s/s)
 
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What concepts do you think might be applicable? What formulas correspond to them?
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is that really necessary?? why?
 
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