The discussion revolves around the direction of friction acting on a yoyo rolling down an inclined plane, exploring the mechanics of rolling motion and the forces involved.
The discussion is active, with participants raising questions about the mechanics involved and exploring different scenarios. There is an emphasis on understanding the relationship between forces and motion without reaching a definitive conclusion.
Participants are considering the effects of friction in the context of rolling motion and the specific setup of the yoyo and incline. There is a reference to external resources for further exploration of rolling motion concepts.
If there was no friction, which way would the yoyo rotate? And, therefore, which way would the contact point of the yoyo tend to slip on the surface of the incline? Which way must friction act to prevent such slipping?dahoom102 said:
Take moments about the centre of the yoyo. What does that tell you about F and fs?dahoom102 said: