A hollow sphere is rolling on a plane surface about its axis of symmetry. The ratio of rotational kinetic energy to its total kinetic energy is x5. The value of x is .
Answer
2
Solution
Hollow sphere: I = 23mR2; rolling: v = R
Krot = 12I 2 = 12 23mR2 v2R2 = 13mv2
Ktotal = 12mv2 + 13mv2 = 56mv2
KrotKtotal = 1/35/6 = 25
x = 2
Answer: 2