Sphere/disk rolling down an incline HELP

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The discussion centers on calculating the time it takes for a sphere or disk to roll down an incline using principles of conservation of mechanical energy. The final velocity of the object at the bottom of the incline is derived as v = [2gMGΘ/(1 + (I/MR²))]^(0.5). To find the time taken, participants suggest using the relationship between final velocity, acceleration, and distance, specifically applying the equation V(final)² = V(init)² + 2a(Xfinal - Xinit) and subsequently t = V/a. This approach effectively combines kinematics with energy conservation principles.

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Sphere/disk rolling down an incline HELP!

Homework Statement



a ball, or sphere with a radius of R and mass Mis rolling down an incline with a height of H and an angle of [tex]\Theta[/tex] how long does it take to get to the bottom


Homework Equations



Conservation of mechanical energy
Kf + Uf = Ki + Ui
K = 1/2 (I/R^2 + M)v^2

The Attempt at a Solution



i solved for the system with conservation of energy

1/2(I/R^2 + M )v^2 + 0 = 0 + Mgh

solved for final velocity of the ball or disc at the bottom of the incline


and got

v = [2gh/1 + ( I/ MR^2)]^0.5



set H=MG[tex]\Theta[/tex]

and got


v = [2gMG[tex]\Theta[/tex]/1 + ( I/ MR^2)]^0.5

i am having trouble however seeing how i can solve for time t in terms of all the variables...please help!
 
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Well using the angle you can solve for the length of the incline in terms of height, and using that length you can find what the acceleration was using the formula
V(final)^2 = V(init)^2 + 2*a*(Xfinal- Xinit), with the velocity and length you found.
Then you can find the time using t = V/a
 

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