A Disk and a Hoop of the Same Mass and Radius

question 54

Multiple Choice

A disk and a hoop of the same mass and radius are released at the same time at the top of an inclined plane. Which object reaches the bottom of the incline first?

• A) The hoop
• B) The disk
• C) Both reach the bottom at the same time.
• D) It depends on the angle of inclination.
• E) It depends on the length of the inclined surface.

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