A solid sphere is rolling without slipping on a horizontal plane. The ratio of the linear kinetic energy of the centre of mass of the sphere and rotational kinetic energy is :
- 34
- 43
- 52
- 25
Answer
(3) 52
Solution
Pure rolling: v= R, and I= 25MR2 for a solid sphere.
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Krot= 12I 2= 12 25MR2 v2R2= 15Mv2, Ktrans= 12Mv2
KtransKrot= 1/21/5= 52
Answer: (3)