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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 placed on a rough inclined plane that makes an angle θ with the horizontal. The coefficient of static friction is μs. For what minimum value of μs will the sphere remain in rotational equilibrium while rolling down the plane without slipping?

A

The sphere cannot be in rotational equilibrium

B

μs = (2/7)tanθ

C

μs = tanθ

D

μs = (2/7)tanθ

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