As we know the moment of inertia of the solid sphere, I=2/5mR2
Acceleration of sphere on inclined plane, a=
gsinθ
1+
I
mR2
Substituting the values in the above equation, we get a=
gsin30∘
1+
2
5
mR2
mR2
=
10+1/2
(1+2/5)
=
5×5
7
a=3.5m/s2 At the top of incline, v=u+at⇒0=1−3.5t t=1/3.5s ∴ Total time = time of ascent + time of decent As, time of ascent = time of decent ⇒ Total time =2 (time of ascent) Total time =2(1/3.5)s Total time =0.57s Hence, the total time taken to sphere to return the starting point A is 0.57s.