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atos
Let's say we have a rolling without slipping (e.g. mentioned ball) on flat surface.
Does it mean that the ball will accelerate to infinity ?
Does it mean that the ball will accelerate to infinity ?
Why would it accelerate at all? Is it an incline?atos said:Let's say we have a rolling without slipping (e.g. mentioned ball) on flat surface.
Does it mean that the ball will accelerate to infinity ?
We can use the equation as an approximation.atos said:Now I'm really confused. So why can we use the principle of conservation of energy, for example when the ball rolls down an incline :
[tex]mgh = \frac{mv^2}{2} + \frac{I\omega ^2}{2}[/tex]
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Very simple: You neglect friction here. Since the constant force is obviously conservative then the energy-conservation law holds.atos said:Now I'm really confused. So why can we use the principle of conservation of energy, for example when the ball rolls down an incline :
[tex]mgh = \frac{mv^2}{2} + \frac{I\omega ^2}{2}[/tex]
?
atos said:Now I'm really confused. So why can we use the principle of conservation of energy, for example when the ball rolls down an incline :
[tex]mgh = \frac{mv^2}{2} + \frac{I\omega ^2}{2}[/tex]
?
Static friction is not ignored, as static friction is what causes the ball to roll instead of slide. Since the ball is not sliding, then there are no losses related to friction. The idealizations here are that there is no rolling resistance, and there is no aerodynamic drag. Static friction doesn't cause a loss of mechanical energy; it just converts some of the gravitational potential energy into angular kinetic energy as the ball rolls down the inclined plane.vanhees71 said:Very simple: You neglect friction here. Since the constant force is obviously conservative then the energy-conservation law holds.
A ball rolls on a flat surface due to the force of gravity acting on it, as well as any applied force such as a push or a slope. This force causes the ball to move and roll on the surface.
Once a ball is in motion on a flat surface, it will continue to roll due to its inertia. The ball will only stop if an external force, such as friction or a collision, acts upon it to slow it down or stop it completely.
The speed of a rolling ball on a flat surface is affected by several factors, including the force applied to the ball, the mass and size of the ball, and the friction between the ball and the surface. For example, a larger and heavier ball will roll slower than a smaller and lighter ball with the same force applied.
Rolling motion occurs when a ball rotates as it moves, such as when it is rolling down a hill. Sliding motion occurs when a ball moves without rotating, such as when it is pushed across a flat surface. Rolling motion is typically smoother and more efficient than sliding motion.
The surface material can greatly affect the motion of a rolling ball. Rough or uneven surfaces will create more friction, causing the ball to roll slower and potentially stop sooner. Smooth surfaces will create less friction, allowing the ball to roll further and faster. Additionally, different surface materials may have different levels of grip on the ball, affecting its speed and direction of motion.