Sum forces in the x, y, and z directions and equate to zero. Also choose a convenient point(s) to sum moments around and equate to zero. Start here and let's see how many unknowns you have. Also since it's a 3D system I would recommend using cartesian vector notation.
Excellent discussion guys. Thank you all for diving into this fun problem.
We did come up with a solution that I would like to share:
After researching how to model the problem we stumbled across an image that showed a cone rolling over a line on a flat plane. It also showed how this line...
Greetings everybody. This is my first post and I am looking for help with a little math/geometry/engineering problem. This has been a real brain buster for my colleague and I the past couple days so I am hoping somebody can help. I am not sure if this is the best section for it, but it...