Incline — ComparisonMediumQuestion 30334
Question
The acceleration of a rolling body down a smooth incline (angle θ) with MOI I = kMR² is:
- Ag sinθ/(1+k)Correct
- Bg sinθ
- Cg sinθ/(k+1)
- Dg cosθ/(1+k)
Correct answer
g sinθ/(1+k)
Explanation
a = g sinθ/(1 + I/MR²) = g sinθ/(1 + kMR²/MR²) = g sinθ/(1+k).