Transition to Pure Rolling
A solid disk and a hoop, each with identical mass and radius, are released from rest at the top of an inclined plane. Both objects initially slide but eventually transition to rolling without slipping. Which statement correctly compares their motion during this transition?
A
The disk reaches pure rolling later but loses less energy
B
The disk reaches pure rolling sooner and loses less energy
C
The hoop reaches pure rolling sooner and loses less energy
D
Both reach pure rolling simultaneously with equal energy loss
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