A solid sphere weighing 100lbs and with a radius of 2.5’ rolls without slipping  down a plane inclined at 24o with horizontal. Determine the minimum  coefficient of static friction to prevent the body from slipping. What will be the  acceleration also of the center of the sphere?

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A solid sphere weighing 100lbs and with a radius of 2.5’ rolls without slipping 
down a plane inclined at 24o with horizontal. Determine the minimum 
coefficient of static friction to prevent the body from slipping. What will be the 
acceleration also of the center of the sphere?  

 

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