2. Which would reach the bottom of a ramp first: a solid sphere or a hollow sphere? Assume both roll down the ramp without slipping and each have the same radius. Is any more information required? Explain your answers.

2. Which would reach the bottom of a ramp first: a solid sphere or a hollow sphere? Assume both roll down the ramp without slipping and each have the same radius. Is any more information required? Explain your answers.

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Chapter10: Rotational Motion And Angular Momentum

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Problem 15CQ: Suppose a child gets off a rotating merry-go-round, Does the angular velocity of the merry-go-round...

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