The discussion revolves around the mechanics of how a polygon-shaped body, such as a hexagon or octagon, can topple from one edge to the next while already in motion, without sliding or the application of external forces. Participants explore this concept both with and without considering the center of mass (CoM).
Participants do not reach a consensus on the explanation of the toppling process, with some seeking clarification and others suggesting a need for more structured guidance.
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If there already is horizontal motion, but no sliding, then there must already be rotation as well. So it will rotate onto the next edge.rahaverhma said:How does a polygon shaped body's toppling shifts from one edge to next adjacent edge when the object is already in motion without any sliding and no external force is applied ?
I didn't quite understand. Can you please elaborate it ?A.T. said:If there already is horizontal motion, but no sliding, then there must already be rotation as well. So it will rotate onto the next edge.
Which part?rahaverhma said:I didn't quite understand.
rahaverhma said:How does a polygon shaped body's toppling shifts from one edge to next adjacent edge when the object is already in motion without any sliding and no external force is applied ? Explain it with the case of hexagon or octagon both ways, with and without including CoM.
Drakkith said:Is this a homework question?
@rahaverhma -- All schoolwork-type questions like this go in the schoolwork forums, and you must show your best efforts on the question before we can offer tutorial help. Please re-post this in the schoolwork forums and show some diagrams and your work. This rule applies to all schoolwork-type questions, including those for self-study. Thank you.rahaverhma said:No. Explain it just conceptually without any mathematics. And one thing more please explain it both ways, with and without including CoM.