13. Rotational Inertia & Energy
Energy of Rolling Motion
Multiple Choice
Multiple ChoiceA hollow sphere of mass M and radius R rolls without slipping on a horizontal surface with angular speed W. Calculate the ratio of its linear kinetic energy to its total kinetic energy.
A
KL/Ktot =0.15
B
KL/Ktot = 0.60
C
KL/Ktot = 0.71
D
KL/Ktot = 1.67
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