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Title: Consider a solid sphere of radius R and mass M rolling without slipping. Which f
Post by: ppk on Apr 4, 2012
Consider a solid sphere of radius R and mass M rolling without slipping. Which form of kinetic energy is larger, translational or rotational?
A) Translational kinetic energy is larger.
B) Rotational kinetic energy is larger.
C) Both are equal.
D) You need to know the speed of the sphere to tell.
E) You need to know the acceleration of the sphere to tell.


Title: Re: Consider a solid sphere of radius R and mass M rolling without slipping. Which f
Post by: sci_expert on Apr 9, 2012
A