Section 12.9 Rolling MotionAn 8.0-cm-diameter, 400 g solid

Chapter 12, Problem 34E

(choose chapter or problem)

Get Unlimited Answers
QUESTION:

Problem 34E

Section 12.9 Rolling Motion

An 8.0-cm-diameter, 400 g solid sphere is released from rest at the top of a 2.1-m-long, 25° incline. It rolls, without slipping, to the bottom.

a. What is the sphere’s angular velocity at the bottom of the incline?

b. What fraction of its kinetic energy is rotational?

Questions & Answers

QUESTION:

Problem 34E

Section 12.9 Rolling Motion

An 8.0-cm-diameter, 400 g solid sphere is released from rest at the top of a 2.1-m-long, 25° incline. It rolls, without slipping, to the bottom.

a. What is the sphere’s angular velocity at the bottom of the incline?

b. What fraction of its kinetic energy is rotational?

ANSWER:

Step 1 of 4

In this problem, we have to find the sphere’s angular velocity and also fraction of kinetic energy.

 

Add to cart


Study Tools You Might Need

Not The Solution You Need? Search for Your Answer Here:

×

Login

Login or Sign up for access to all of our study tools and educational content!

Forgot password?
Register Now

×

Register

Sign up for access to all content on our site!

Or login if you already have an account

×

Reset password

If you have an active account we’ll send you an e-mail for password recovery

Or login if you have your password back