Rolling MixedHardQuestion 6199
Question
A solid cylinder (mass M, radius R) rolls up an incline at initial speed v. Height reached:
- Av²/2g
- B3v²/4gCorrect
- Cv²/g
- D5v²/6g
Correct answer
3v²/4g
Explanation
Total KE = ¾Mv². At height h: Mgh = ¾Mv². h = 3v²/(4g).