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Sample Physics Question

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A uniform solid sphere of radius r is placed on the inside surface of a hemispherical bowl with much larger radius R. The sphere is released from rest at an angle to the vertical and rolls without slipping. Determine the angular speed of the sphere when it reaches the bottom of the bowl.

Taken from the text:
Title: Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Authors: R. A. Serway and J. W. Jewett, Jr.
Publisher: Thomson Brooks/Cole
Edition: 6th
Copyright: 2004

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