Rigid Body Momentum - Calculate Velocity

In summary, the center of a mass of 6 kg moving up a slope at a speed of 32 m/s experiences an initial velocity of 32 m/s and a final velocity of 8 m/s after 8 seconds. The disk experiences friction which causes its velocity to change over the course of the 8 seconds.
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Rigid Body Momentum?

Homework Statement




**** PICTURED IS ATTACHED ***

The center of the homogeneous disk of mass m shown below has an initial velocity of v0
up the slope. Find the velocity of the disk after an elapsed time of !t, assuming that the
disk rolls without slip.

Use the following: m = 6 kg, r = 0.4 m, theta = 36.87°, Vo
= 32 m / sec and delta(t) = 8 secs .


Homework Equations



G1+ integral(F)dt = G2 where G1 = mVo and G2= mVf


The Attempt at a Solution



i drew up 2 free body diagrams. mg is acting down. A normal force acting on the contact surface at an angle of the incline plane. then friction. Friction is the only difference. initially friction will be acting down the slope because the ball is moving up the slope. but then i assumed that the 8 seconds we analyze this the ball will stop at some point and start to roll
down (due to gravity and friction) so the friction flips to go up the incline plane.

i assumed we would have to break this problem into two parts (as mentioned above) to solve it, but i am having trouble finding my time it takes for the disk to stop AND the friction force (we are not given a kinetic or static coefficient of friction)

if someone could please help me out that would be great!
thanks in advance :)
 

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Full roll means infinite friction coefficient for all practical purposes.

HINT: Draw all acting forces in your free-body diagram. What is the torque on the disc?
 
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what is full roll??
is that the same thing as "rolls without slip"?
i know rolls without slip means that the contact point (where the disk meets the ramp) is the Instantaneous center which means it has no velocity at that point.
 
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Yes, that is correct.
 
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ok that's what i though.
but how would i find how long it takes for the disk to stop. it is initially moving up the ramp. i need to find if in the 8 seconds we are looking at this, if the disk stops and goes back down. or if after the 8 seconds it is still moving up the ramp.
i tried to do the sum of the forces in the x = max (Newtons second law)
but i don't know friction force or ax.
if they just gave me the coefficient this problem would be easy :(
 
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You may assume that the friction force at all times balances the sum of gravity and the normal force.

I'll gie you a hint: What is the kinetic energy of the disc when its center of mass has a velocity v?
 

1. What is rigid body momentum?

Rigid body momentum is a measure of the quantity of motion of a rigid object. It takes into account both the mass and velocity of the object.

2. How is velocity calculated for a rigid body?

Velocity for a rigid body is calculated by dividing the momentum of the object by its mass. This gives the object's speed and direction of motion.

3. What is the equation for calculating rigid body momentum?

The equation for calculating rigid body momentum is p = m * v, where p is momentum, m is mass, and v is velocity.

4. Can velocity change for a rigid body?

Yes, velocity can change for a rigid body if there is an external force acting on the object, causing it to accelerate or decelerate.

5. How does rigid body momentum relate to Newton's laws of motion?

Rigid body momentum is directly related to Newton's laws of motion, specifically the law of conservation of momentum. This law states that the total momentum of a system remains constant unless acted upon by an external force.

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