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This lecture covers the dynamics of a solid cylinder rolling on an inclined plane with and without slipping. It discusses the forces acting on the cylinder, equations of motion, calculation of velocity and acceleration of the center of mass, and conditions for the cylinder to ascend the slope. The lecture also addresses the effects of static and dynamic friction between the cylinder and the surface. Various scenarios are analyzed to understand the behavior of the cylinder in different conditions.