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Published on: September 13, 2026
A sphere of radius
and mass 'm' rolls along horizontal plane with constant speed
. It encounters an inclined plane at angle
and climbs upward. Assuming that it rolls without slipping how far up the sphere willtravel?

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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B

From energy conservation





from triangle, 
then 


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