Rolling MotionMediumQuestion 6143
Question
Acceleration of a sphere rolling down incline (angle θ, no slipping, g):
- Ag sinθ
- B5g sinθ/7Correct
- C2g sinθ/3
- Dg sinθ/2
Correct answer
5g sinθ/7
Explanation
For solid sphere: a = g sinθ/(1+I/MR²) = g sinθ/(1+2/5) = 5g sinθ/7 = 5g sinθ/7.