Question: 1 ) A solid cylinder and a cylindrical shell have the same mass, same radius and turn on frictionless horizontal axles. A rope is wrapped

1) A solid cylinder and a cylindrical shell have the same mass, same radius and turn on frictionless horizontal axles. A rope is wrapped around each cylinder and tied to a block. The blocks have the same mass and are held the same height above the ground. Both blocks are released simultaneously. The ropes do not slip. Which block hits the ground first? Or is it a tie? Explain.

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