Question: Two objects having different shapes start from rest from the top of a long ramp. Both then roll without slipping down the ramp, and one

Two objects having different shapes start from rest from the top of a long ramp. Both then roll without slipping down the ramp, and one reaches the bottom before the other. Which object has the smaller moment of inertia? Explain your answer.

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