NEET2016Physics-Rotational Motion

NEET 2016 Physics Rolling Motion MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

A disc and a sphere of same radius but different masses roll off on two inclined planes of the same altitude and length. Which one of the two objects gets to the bottom of the plane first?

A

Both reach at the same time

B

Depends on their masses

C

Disc

D

Sphere

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The sphere has a smaller moment of inertia relative to its mass, allowing it to accelerate faster and reach the bottom first.

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