A Solid Sphere, Spherical Shell, Solid Cylinder and a Cylindrical

question 25

Multiple Choice

A solid sphere, spherical shell, solid cylinder and a cylindrical shell all have the same mass m and radius R. If they are all released from rest at the same elevation and roll without slipping, which reaches the bottom of an inclined plane first?

• A) solid sphere
• B) spherical shell
• C) solid cylinder
• D) cylindrical shell
• E) all take the same time

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