Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Rotational Mechanics
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Rotational Mechanics
A small spherical ball is released from a height h on the rough...
A small spherical ball is released from a height on the rough track shown in the figure. Assuming no slipping occurs anywhere, determine its linear speed as it rolls along the horizontal section of the track.

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Correct answer
A.
Step-by-step solution
By the principle of conservation of mechanical energy, the loss in potential energy is equal to the gain in total kinetic energy.
For a solid spherical ball, the moment of inertia about its center of mass is .
Since the ball rolls without slipping, the linear speed and angular speed are related by .
Substituting and into the energy equation:
For a solid spherical ball, the moment of inertia about its center of mass is .
Since the ball rolls without slipping, the linear speed and angular speed are related by .
Substituting and into the energy equation: