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What is the minimum coefficient of friction needed if the sphere is to roll without slipping?

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Answer:

1/3

Thus, the larger the radius, the smaller the angular acceleration. For no slipping to occur, the coefficient of static friction must be greater than or equal to (1/3)tanθ ( 1 / 3 ) tan θ .

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