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Izzybee
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[SOLVED] Rotational Motion (Inclined Plane)
Hi Everyone!
My question is: A solid cylinder and a solid sphere are resting on top of a inclined plane. Using mathematics, which object would reach the ground first. Given: I (cylinder) = 1/2mr ^2 and I (sphere) = 2/5 mr ^2.
I know that the sphere would reach the ground first because of its mass distribution, but I am not quite sure how to show it mathematically. My teacher said a problem like this will show up on my test Monday!
Please help!
Hi Everyone!
My question is: A solid cylinder and a solid sphere are resting on top of a inclined plane. Using mathematics, which object would reach the ground first. Given: I (cylinder) = 1/2mr ^2 and I (sphere) = 2/5 mr ^2.
I know that the sphere would reach the ground first because of its mass distribution, but I am not quite sure how to show it mathematically. My teacher said a problem like this will show up on my test Monday!
Please help!