Rotational KEHardQuestion 6132
Question
A solid sphere rolls down an incline without slipping. Fraction of total KE that is rotational:
- A2/7Correct
- B5/7
- C2/5
- D1/2
Correct answer
2/7
Explanation
KE_rot/KE_total = (2/5 Mv²/2)/(7Mv²/10) = (Mv²/5)/(7Mv²/10) = 2/7. = 2/7.