A solid sphere and a hollow sphere of same mass and radius are rolled down an incline. Which reaches bottom first? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A solid sphere and a hollow sphere of same mass and radius are rolled down an incline. Which reaches bottom first?
A. Hollow sphere
B. Both together
C. Depends on material
D. Solid sphere
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Solid sphere has smaller moment of inertia (2/5 MR²) than hollow (2/3 MR²). Less energy in rotation, more in translation, faster.

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