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System of Particles & Rotational Motion: Rolling Motion MCQ

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Rolling MotionMediumQuestion 6155

Question

A solid cylinder rolls without slipping on a horizontal surface. Its total KE:
  1. A
    ½Mv²
  2. B
    ¾Mv²
    Correct
  3. C
    Mv²
  4. D
    ½Mv²/2

Correct answer

¾Mv²

Explanation

KE_total = ½Mv² + ½×½MR²×(v/R)² = ½Mv² + ¼Mv² = ¾Mv².