Rolling MixedMediumQuestion 6184
Question
A ball rolls without slipping up an incline. It decelerates due to:
- AKinetic friction
- BStatic friction (provides retarding torque)
- CGravity aloneCorrect
- DNo 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.