Question

Does a ball rolling on an inclined plane have the same acceleration on the way up as it does on the way down?

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is below

Explanation:

The acceleration of a ball rolling down an inclined plane would be greater than that of the acceleration of a ball rolling up if acted upon by a force of equal magnitude. For a ball rolling down an inclined plane, the acceleration due to gravity (gsinθ) acts in the direction of motion of the ball thereby leading to an increase in the acceleration of the ball; while for a balling rolling upwards, the acceleration due to gravity acts in the direction opposite to the motion of the ball thereby leading to a decrease in the acceleration of the ball.