Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Rotation of a Rigid Body - Conceptual Questions - Page 329: 7

Answer

If you place both the balls on a hill or ramp, the ball that rolls faster is the solid one.

Work Step by Step

This is because the solid one has a lower moment of inertia, making it more subject to movement.
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