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Sphere Rolling Without Slipping on an Incline
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A uniform sphere of mass M and radius R is on a rough inclined plane that makes an angle θ with the horizontal. What is the minimum value of the coefficient of static friction, μs, that will allow the sphere to roll down the plane without slipping?

A

μs = tanθ

B

The sphere cannot be in rotational equilibrium

C

μs = (2/7)tanθ

D

μs = (2/7)tanθ

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