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In the previous question, the smallest kinetic energy at the bottom of the incline will be achieved by



Here torque is 0. So, angular momentum is same for all.




So,


Etranslation is equal for every case. So, the one with the maximum moment of inertia will have the minimum angular speed. Hence, the minimum kinetic energy.

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