The moment of inertia of a disk is derived and used to compare the dynamics of a hoop and a disk of equal mass and radius as they roll down identical inclines. The fraction of energy transferred to rotational motion is discussed.
The moment of inertia of a disk is derived and used to compare the dynamics of a hoop and a disk of equal mass and radius as they roll down identical inclines. The fraction of energy transferred to rotational motion is discussed.