Starting from Rest at the Same Time,a Coin and a Ring

question 13

Multiple Choice

Starting from rest at the same time,a coin and a ring roll down an incline without slipping.Which reaches the bottom first?

• A)The ring reaches the bottom first.
• B)The coin reaches the bottom first.
• C)They arrive at the bottom simultaneously.
• D)The winner depends on the relative masses of the two.
• E)The winner depends on the relative diameters of the two.

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