Math Problem Statement

Test 4 Practice

A hollow sphere of mass M = 1.5 kg and radius R = 0.2 m is rolling without slipping on a flat horizontal surface with translational velocity v 0

2.8 m/s when it encounters a hill. The moment of inertia of the hollow sphere is I

2 3 M R 2 .

Assuming the hollow sphere rolls without slipping, what is the maximum height H it will roll up the hill?

(a) 0.4 m

(b) 1.07 m

(c) 0.27 m

(d) 0.67 m

(e) 0.8 m

Solution

To solve for the maximum height HH that the hollow sphere will roll up the hill, we can use the principle of energy conservation. The initial kinetic energy of the sphere (which includes both translational and rotational components) will be completely converted into gravitational potential energy at the maximum height.

Step 1: Write Down the Known Values

  • Mass, M=1.5 kgM = 1.5 \ \text{kg}
  • Radius, R=0.2 mR = 0.2 \ \text{m}
  • Translational velocity, v0=2.8 m/sv_0 = 2.8 \ \text{m/s}
  • Moment of inertia for a hollow sphere, I=23MR2I = \frac{2}{3} M R^2

Step 2: Initial Energy (Kinetic Energy)

The initial kinetic energy KK consists of both translational and rotational components: K=Ktranslational+KrotationalK = K_{\text{translational}} + K_{\text{rotational}}

  1. Translational kinetic energy: Ktranslational=12Mv02K_{\text{translational}} = \frac{1}{2} M v_0^2

  2. Rotational kinetic energy (using ω=v0R\omega = \frac{v_0}{R} for rolling without slipping): Krotational=12Iω2=12(23MR2)(v0R)2K_{\text{rotational}} = \frac{1}{2} I \omega^2 = \frac{1}{2} \left( \frac{2}{3} M R^2 \right) \left( \frac{v_0}{R} \right)^2

Step 3: Substitute and Simplify

Substitute I=23MR2I = \frac{2}{3} M R^2 and ω=v0R\omega = \frac{v_0}{R}: Krotational=1223MR2v02R2=13Mv02K_{\text{rotational}} = \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{2}{3} M R^2 \cdot \frac{v_0^2}{R^2} = \frac{1}{3} M v_0^2

Thus, the total initial kinetic energy KK is: K=Ktranslational+Krotational=12Mv02+13Mv02=56Mv02K = K_{\text{translational}} + K_{\text{rotational}} = \frac{1}{2} M v_0^2 + \frac{1}{3} M v_0^2 = \frac{5}{6} M v_0^2

Step 4: Set Up Energy Conservation

At the maximum height HH, all kinetic energy is converted into gravitational potential energy U=MgHU = M g H: 56Mv02=MgH\frac{5}{6} M v_0^2 = M g H

Cancel MM from both sides: 56v02=gH\frac{5}{6} v_0^2 = g H

Solve for HH: H=5v026gH = \frac{5 v_0^2}{6 g}

Step 5: Plug in the Values

Using v0=2.8 m/sv_0 = 2.8 \ \text{m/s} and g=9.8 m/s2g = 9.8 \ \text{m/s}^2: H=5(2.8)269.8=57.8458.80.67 mH = \frac{5 \cdot (2.8)^2}{6 \cdot 9.8} = \frac{5 \cdot 7.84}{58.8} \approx 0.67 \ \text{m}

Answer

The correct answer is: (d) 0.67 m


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Related Questions:

  1. How would the answer change if the sphere were solid instead of hollow?
  2. What would happen if the sphere did not roll without slipping?
  3. How does the radius affect the maximum height if all other factors remain the same?
  4. Can we use this method for objects with different shapes (e.g., a cylinder)?
  5. Why does the mass MM cancel out in the energy conservation equation?

Tip: When dealing with rolling objects, always account for both translational and rotational kinetic energy.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Energy Conservation
Kinetic Energy
Rotational Motion

Formulas

K_translational = 1/2 M v^2
K_rotational = 1/2 I ω^2
I = 2/3 M R^2
H = (5 v^2) / (6 g)

Theorems

Law of Conservation of Energy

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12