A solid sphere of mass and radius is released from rest at the top of a fixed incline…
PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems · Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems
Problem
A solid sphere of mass 3.0kg and radius 0.15m is released from rest at the top of a fixed incline that makes an angle of 30∘ with the horizontal. Assuming it rolls without slipping and neglecting air resistance, calculate the magnitude of the sphere’s translational acceleration as it moves down the incline.