Rolling: Consider a Uniform Solid Sphere of Radius R and Mass

question 28

Multiple Choice

Rolling: Consider a uniform solid sphere of radius R and mass M rolling without slipping. Which form of its kinetic energy is larger, translational or rotational?

• A) Its translational kinetic energy is larger than its rotational kinetic energy.
• B) Its rotational kinetic energy is larger than its translational kinetic energy.
• C) Both forms of energy are equal.
• D) You need to know the speed of the sphere to tell.

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