In this PhysCast we are asked to consider the motion of a uniform cylinder of mass m and radius R as it rolls smoothly down a ramp at angle theta to the horizontal. We are asked to find an expression for the linear accceleration of the centre of mass of the cylinder.

Determining the acceleration of a cylinder rolling down a slope (PhysCasts)

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Determining the acceleration of a cylinder rolling down a slope (PhysCasts)

Determining the acceleration of a cylinder rolling down a slope (PhysCasts)