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The moment of inertia of a solid cylinder about its axis is given by 1/2MR2. If this cylinder rolls without slipping, the ratio of its rotational kinetic energy to its translational kinetic energy is:

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1:1
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2:2
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1:2
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1:3
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Solution

The correct option is C 1:2
The rotational kinetic energy is given by
RE=12Iω2
The transnational kinetic energy is given by
TE=12Mv2
Now,
RETE=12Iω212Mv2
RETE=Iω2v2
Since, I=12MR2 ........given
Hence,
RETE=(12MR2)ω2Mv2
using, ω=vR in above equation, we get
RETE=(12R2)(vR)2v2
RETE=12

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