A thin-walled spherical shell of radius rolls without slipping down a incline

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Problem

A thin-walled spherical shell of radius

R

rolls without slipping down a

25^\circ

incline. What is the minimum coefficient of static friction required between the shell and the surface to prevent slipping? (a)

0.31

(b)

0.13

(c)

0.19

(d)

0.47