A Solid Sphere, Solid Cylinder, and a Hollow Pipe All

question 52

Multiple Choice

A solid sphere, solid cylinder, and a hollow pipe all have equal masses and radii. If the three are released simultaneously at the top of an inclined plane, and roll without slipping which will reach the bottom first?

• A)sphere
• B)pipe
• C)cylinder
• D)they all reach bottom in the same time
• E)It depends on the angle of inclination.

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