Question

In a rolling race, two objects are released from the top of two identical ramps. They then roll without slipping to the bottom of the ramp. If the two objects are 2 hoops of the same radius but different masses, which reaches the bottom first?
a. The lighter one reaches the bottom first
b. The heavier one reaches the bottom first
c. We don’t have enough information
d. They reach the bottom at the same time

Answer 1

Answer:

B

Explanation:

The answer is B the heavier item has more g force pushing it making it roll faster reaching the bottom of the ramp first.

Answer 2

Answer:

b. The heavier one reaches the bottom first.