Rotational Dynamics About a Moving Axis: a Uniform Solid Cylindrical

question 70

Multiple Choice

Rotational dynamics about a moving axis: A uniform solid cylindrical log begins rolling without slipping down a ramp that rises 28.0° above the horizontal. After it has rolled 4.20 m along the ramp, what is the magnitude of the linear acceleration of its center of mass?

• A) 9.80 m/s²
• B) 4.60 m/s²
• C) 3.29 m/s²
• D) 3.07 m/s²
• E) 2.30 m/s²

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