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A metre scale is standing vertically on the earthâs surface on one of its end. It now falls on earth without slipping. Find the velocity with which the free end of the scale strikes the earth. (\( g = 10 \, \text{m/s}^2 \))
A metre scale is standing vertically on the earthâs surface on one of its end. It now falls on earth without slipping. Find the velocity with which the free end of the scale strikes the earth. (\( g = 10 \, \text{m/s}^2 \))
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For a rolling object, the total kinetic energy is the sum of translational and rotational kinetic energy.
Updated On: Apr 22, 2026
- 9.8 m/s
- 5.47 m/s
- 4.5 m/s
- 1 m/s
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The Correct Option is B
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