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A solid sphere of radius R makes a perfect rolling down on a plane which is inclined to the horizontal axis at an angle θ. If the radius of gyration is k, then its acceleration is
PhysicsRotational MotionJEE Main
Options:
  • A gsinθ1+k2R2
  • B gsinθR2+k2
  • C gsinθ2R2+k2
  • D gsinθ21+k2R2
Solution:
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The correct answer is: gsinθ1+k2R2

Referring to above diagram,

balancing forces along the inclined plane,

ma=mgsinθ-f     ...1

torque is given by,

τ=Iα=fR but α=aR &  l=mk2

   mk2×aR=fRf=amk2R2

Putting in equation 1,

ma=mgsinθ-amk2R2

 a1+k2R2=gsinθ

   a=gsinθ1+k2R2

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