A classical mechanics problem by Veer Rangan

Two solid cylinders P P and Q Q of same mass and same radius start rolling down a fixed inclined plane from the same height at the same time. Cylinder P P has most of its mass concentrated near its surface, while Q Q has most of its mass concentrated near the axis. Which statement(s) is (are) correct ?

(A) Both cylinders P P and Q Q reach the ground at the same time.
(B) Cylinder P P has larger linear acceleration than cylinder Q Q .
(C) Both cylinders reach the ground with same translational kinetic energy.
(D) Cylinder Q reaches the ground with larger angular speed.

D B A C

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