Rolling MotionHardQuestion 6167
Question
A solid sphere of radius R rolls without slipping. Ratio of rotational KE to translational KE:
- A2/5Correct
- B5/2
- C2/7
- D7/5
Correct answer
2/5
Explanation
KE_rot/KE_trans = (½×2MR²/5×v²/R²)/(½Mv²) = (2/5)/(1) = 2/5.