A solid sphere, solid cylinder, and a hollow pipe all have equal masses and radii. If the three are released simultaneously at the top of an inclined plane, which will reach the bottom first?

A) sphere
B) pipe
C) cylinder
D) they all reach bottom in the same time
E) It depends on the angle of inclination.


A

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