A solid sphere & a hollow sphere of radius R are rolling down an inclined plane of height h. The ratio of velocities of Solid sphere to Hollow sph
Question
A solid sphere & a hollow sphere of radius R are rolling down an inclined plane of height h. The ratio of velocities of Solid sphere to Hollow sphere on reaching the bottom is
A.
2521
B.
2125
C.
53
D.
35
Correct option is B
The total energy at the start is just the gravitational potential energy:P.E=Ktranslational+Krotationalmgh=21mv2+21Iω2Where:m=massv=linear velocityI=moment of inertiaω=Rv (because it is rolling without slipping)2mgh=mv2(1+mR2I)v=1+mR2I2gh
For the Solid Sphere:The moment of inertia I=52mR2. Substituting into the equation:vsolid=1+522gh=75ghFor the Hollow Sphere:The moment of inertia I=32mR2. Substituting into the equation:vhollow=1+322gh=53ghRatio of Velocities:The ratio of the velocities of the solid sphere to the hollow sphere is:vhollowvsolid=53gh75gh=75×35=2125=215