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On a smooth level surface, and with no forces acting on it after the moment of release, it MUST.

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Oh, dude, a sphere can't roll in a straight line. I mean, it's like trying to make a cat walk in a straight line - just not gonna happen. The shape of a sphere makes it roll in a curved path because of physics and stuff. So yeah, if you want something to roll straight, pick a different shape, like a cube or something.

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Yes, a sphere can roll in a straight line if there is no external force or torque acting on it. When a sphere is rolling without slipping, its center of mass moves in a straight line while the sphere rotates about that center. This motion is governed by the principle of conservation of angular momentum and linear momentum.

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