Physics

Physics

Problem

A uniform solid sphere and a uniform solid cylinder have the same mass and radius. They are released simultaneously from rest at the same height at the top of an incline of length LL and roll without slipping to the bottom. Which of the following is closest to the ratio of their travel times tsphere/tcylindert_{\text{sphere}}/t_{\text{cylinder}}? a) 0.930.93 b) 1.041.04 c) 0.960.96 d) 1.221.22

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