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System of Particles & Rotational Motion: Rolling Mixed MCQ

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Rolling MixedMediumQuestion 6184

Question

A ball rolls without slipping up an incline. It decelerates due to:
  1. A
    Kinetic friction
  2. B
    Static friction (provides retarding torque)
  3. C
    Gravity alone
    Correct
  4. D
    No friction

Correct answer

Gravity alone

Explanation

On rolling up without slipping, the deceleration is primarily due to gravity. Static friction redirects forces but gravity does negative work.