Rolling: Consider a Uniform Solid Sphere of Radius R and Mass

Multiple Choice

Rolling: Consider a uniform solid sphere of radius R and mass M rolling without slipping. Which form of its kinetic energy is larger, translational or rotational?

A) Its translational kinetic energy is larger than its rotational kinetic energy.
B) Its rotational kinetic energy is larger than its translational kinetic energy.
C) Both forms of energy are equal.
D) You need to know the speed of the sphere to tell.