Sphere on Incline Homework: Solve Torque Equation

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Homework Statement



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Homework Equations



Torque = Fr


The Attempt at a Solution



1)I write an equation which is Mgsin(theta) - Mg cos(theta)miu = Ma
Didn't work

2)Sorry,but I don't understand what slipping means?
 
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TBBTs said:
1)I write an equation which is Mgsin(theta) - Mg cos(theta)miu = Ma
Didn't work

It's no good guessing. :redface:

Write out the linear and angular equations from which you can find the answer …

what are they? :smile:
2)Sorry,but I don't understand what slipping means?

"Without slipping" means rolling …

so what relation does that give you between v and ω ? :wink: