A Solid Cylinder rolling down a ramp

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A solid cylinder rolling down a ramp without slipping will experience changes in its motion if the surface becomes slippery. The equations of motion indicate that potential energy converts to kinetic energy, with friction playing a crucial role in this process. As friction decreases due to a slippery surface, the cylinder's acceleration may be affected, leading to uncertainty about whether it will roll faster or slower. The discussion emphasizes the relationship between friction, force, and the cylinder's speed. Ultimately, the reduction in friction suggests the cylinder could potentially roll faster down the ramp.
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1.A solid cylinder rolling down a ramp without slipping.

if the surface were slippery, would the time increase or dcrease.



2. PE+KE = PE +KE
mgh = 1/2IW^2+1/2mv^2
F=ma
f= mgsin(theta)/(1+mR^2/Icm)


3. Apperantly this question has several parts. The previous ones were related to the equations on top. This should also relate to the force, since the friction of the ramp will decrease due the the rain. I am really not sure how to start this problem. @_@
 
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Miu. said:
3. Apperantly this question has several parts. The previous ones were related to the equations on top. This should also relate to the force, since the friction of the ramp will decrease due the the rain. I am really not sure how to start this problem. @_@

Since the friction decreases, do you think the cylinder will be going faster or slower?
 

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