A solid cylinder and a solid sphere having same mass and same radius roll down on the same inclined plane. The ratio of the acceleration of the cylinder ' 
' to that of sphere ' 
' is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
: Acceleration of rolling body on inclined plane, 
Here, 
is radius of gyration.
For solid cylinder, 
For solid sphere, 
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