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Homework Statement
(answer is h * 5 /7)
Homework Equations
gravitational potential energy = mgh
kinetic energy = 1/2 mv2
rotational kinetic energy of sphere = 2/5 mv2
The Attempt at a Solution
The gravitation potential energy at the beginning at the top is the same as the kinetic energy and rotational energy at the bottom
mghi = 1/2 mv2 + 2/5 mv2 = 9/10 mv2
We also know that the rotational kinetic energy at the apex of it's final height, plus the potential energy it achieves there, is equal to the initial potential energy
mghi = mgh + 2/5 mv2
h = hi - (2/5 v2)/g
and from our first equation, we know
mghi = 9/10 mv2
4/9 ghi = 2/5 v2
So combining those...
h = hi - (4/9 ghi)/g
h = 5/9 hi
But that is not the answer... So where did I go wrong?
Thanks
EDIT: The rotational kinetic energy is actually 1/5 mv2. Sorry, it makes sense