Ball and Ramp. Kinetic Energy. Friction.Angular Momentum and Velocity.

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The discussion focuses on the physics problem involving a ball rolling down a ramp, analyzing kinetic energy, potential energy, and angular momentum while considering the effects of friction. The key equations utilized include gravitational potential energy (U_g = mgh), kinetic energy (K.E = 1/2mv^2 + 1/2Iw^2), and the moment of inertia for a solid cylinder (I = 1/2MR^2). It is established that if there is no sliding, friction does not generate heat, allowing for a straightforward application of energy conservation principles.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of gravitational potential energy (U_g = mgh)
  • Familiarity with kinetic energy equations (K.E = 1/2mv^2 + 1/2Iw^2)
  • Knowledge of moment of inertia for solid cylinders (I = 1/2MR^2)
  • Concept of energy conservation in mechanical systems
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  • Study the effects of friction on rolling motion and energy loss
  • Learn how to calculate angular velocity from linear velocity
  • Explore the relationship between linear momentum and angular momentum
  • Investigate scenarios involving sliding versus rolling without slipping
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Students studying physics, particularly those focusing on mechanics, as well as educators seeking to clarify concepts of energy conservation, friction, and rotational dynamics.

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Homework Statement



http://landau.physics.fsu.edu/capstick/teaching/2048C-Fall11/Final/Spring09.pdf

Homework Equations



U_g= mgh
K.E=1/2mv^2 + 1/2Iw^2
U_gi=KE_f
I=1/2MR^2

The Attempt at a Solution



I got as far as far as d then realized that i didn't do anything to include the friction, I am unsure how to include the friction.

For A i know the total kinetic energy at the bottom of the ramp has to be equal to the potential energy at the top but what I am not sure how to account for the energy lost by heat ie friction. how fast is the ball moving i would use mgh=1/2mv^2 + 1/2Iw^2 and plug in the inertia for a solid cylinder and solve for v
then i would plug v into find the angular velocity and would velocity to find momentum*r to find angular momentum.

then d says to assume there is no friction.
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"For A i know the total kinetic energy at the bottom of the ramp has to be equal to the potential energy at the top but what I am not sure how to account for the energy lost by heat ie friction. how fast is the ball moving i would use mgh=1/2mv^2 + 1/2Iw^2 and plug in the inertia for a solid cylinder and solve for v
then i would plug v into find the angular velocity and would velocity to find momentum*r to find angular momentum".

What you state above is correct except for the part about heat. In this problem you would assume there is no sliding so no heat is generated. If there is no sliding, no heat is generated.

For the case of no friction, think about what makes the cylinder rotate.
 

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