Deciding holonomic constraint by drawing a picture

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The discussion centers on understanding holonomic constraints in physics, specifically through practical experiments. A participant initially struggled with the concept but gained clarity after conducting an experiment with a coin rolling along a ruler. The relationship between the rolling motion of the coin and its constraints is defined by the equation l = r θ, where l represents the distance traveled, r is the radius, and θ is the angle of rotation. This hands-on approach effectively illustrated the principles of holonomic constraints.

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I have not understood the question.

So, could anyone please put some more light upon the question?
 

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Why don't you do the experiment with a ball or some other sphere ?
Compare with a coin rolling along a ruler
 
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Thanks, I did the coin experiment and understood the question. It's constraint of rolling motion of a coin, l = r ## \theta##.
 
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