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title: "A sphere of mass \\( M \\) and radius \\( r \\), and rotational inertia \\( I \\) is released from the top of an inclined plane of height \\( h \\). The surface has considerable friction. Using only the variables mentioned, derive an expression for the sphere’s center of mass velocity."
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# A sphere of mass \( M \) and radius \( r \), and rotational inertia \( I \) is released from the top of an inclined plane of height \( h \). The surface has considerable friction. Using only the variables mentioned, derive an expression for the sphere’s center of mass velocity.

A sphere of mass \( M \) and radius \( r \), and rotational inertia \( I \) is released from the top of an inclined plane of height \( h \). The surface has considerable friction. Using only the variables mentioned, derive an expression for the sphere’s center of mass velocity.

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