A solid sphere (radius R, mass M) rolls without slipping down an incline as shown in the figure. The linear acceleration of its centre of mass is:
A)(5/7)g sin $\theta$
B)(3/5)g sin $\theta$
C)(2/3)g sin $\theta$
D)(1/2)g sin $\theta$
E)(4/5)g sin $\theta$

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A solid sphere (radius R, mass M) rolls without slipping down an incline as shown in the figure. The linear acceleration of its centre of mass is: 
A)(5/7)g sin $\theta$ 
B)(3/5)g sin $\theta$ 
C)(2/3)g sin $\theta$ 
D)(1/2)g sin $\theta$ 
E)(4/5)g sin $\theta$

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The Answer of A solid sphere (radius R, mass M) rolls without slipping down an incline as shown in the figure. The linear acceleration of its centre of mass is: 
A)(5/7)g sin $\theta$ 
B)(3/5)g sin $\theta$ 
C)(2/3)g sin $\theta$ 
D)(1/2)g sin $\theta$ 
E)(4/5)g sin $\theta$

A Solid Sphere (Radius R, Mass M) Rolls Without Slipping θ\thetaθ

A Solid Sphere (Radius R, Mass M) Rolls Without Slipping $\theta$