Consider the Following Three Objects, Each of the Same Mass

question 57

Multiple Choice

Consider the following three objects, each of the same mass and radius: All three are released from rest at the top of an inclined plane.The three objects proceed down the incline undergoing rolling motion without slipping.In which order do the objects reach the bottom of the incline?

• A)3, 1, 2
• B)2, 3, 1
• C)1, 2, 3
• D)3, 2, 1
• E)All three reach the bottom at the same time.

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