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

question 33

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, 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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