Answer:

Explanation:
Speed = Distance / Time
So, to find distance, we actually divide distance by rime.
Using the equation;
TE = 1/2mv^2(1+2); where k = 2/5 for a solid sphere; V is the velocity, and m is the mass.
Total energy = 0.5 × 21 × 8² (7/5)
= 940.8 J
The rotational kinetic energy of the sphere is 940.8 J
Since your constantly changing the height of the cup (your independent variable) then this causes the distance it travels to change (your dependent variable) so it’s basically because the slope is changing as well.
Mechanical waves require a medium to travel, but electromagnetic waves do not.