1. Which will roll faster down an inclined plane, a can of water or a can of ice?A) A can of water.B) Both the same.C) A can of ice.
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I would experiment on this. Take two cans of cola, freeze one, then try the experiment.
C) A can of ice
It has the constant location of center of mass
It has the constant location of center of mass
C) but not for Elena's reason. There will be viscous energy loss in the liquid, even if the center of mass stays in the same place (relative to the can).