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    Can Rotation Affect the Linear Motion of an Object's Center of Mass?

    Oh, wait. I think I just realized my error. When the ball reaches the point where its center of mass has a velocity of zero, the ball still retains its initial angular velocity. Therefore, the terms cancel out in the end, even if you include the rotational kinetic energy in the equation. Thank...
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    Can Rotation Affect the Linear Motion of an Object's Center of Mass?

    Homework Statement This isn't so much of a problem as a general question. I am trying to find the starting velocity of a spinning ball going upwards (in air, close to Earth's surface, only force acting on it is the gravitational force) until its linear velocity reaches zero. I found the initial...
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