Question: A solid sphere ( mass m = 4 5 0 g , radius R = 6 . 5 cm ) is released from rest at

A solid sphere (mass m =450 g, radius R =6.5 cm) is released from rest at the top of an inclined plane. The plane makes an angle of =54 above the horizontal, and the coefficient of static friction between the sphere and the plane is s. What is the smallest value of s that allows the sphere to roll without slipping down the plane? For the limit check, investigate what happens to the minimum possible s if angle of incline becomes very slight (i.e., 0).

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