A Solid Sphere and a Hollow Sphere Each of Mass

question 36

Multiple Choice

A solid sphere and a hollow sphere each of mass M and radius R are released at the same time from the top of an inclined plane. Which one of the following statements is necessarily true?

• A)The solid sphere will reach the bottom first.
• B)The hollow sphere will reach the bottom first.
• C)Both spheres will reach the bottom at the same time.
• D)The solid sphere will reach the bottom with the greater kinetic energy.
• E)The hollow sphere will reach the bottom with the greater kinetic energy.

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