How to find equation of motion for object leaving a curved ramp?

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To find the equation of motion for an object leaving a curved ramp, the discussion highlights the need to account for forces such as gravity, normal force, and friction. The initial conditions include parameters like radius, angle, mass, and initial velocity. The use of polar coordinates is suggested to describe the motion, with emphasis on understanding unit vectors and their relationships to forces. Key points of confusion include the distinction between forces and velocity, as well as the need to analyze the motion in both tangential and radial directions. The conversation underscores the importance of deriving the equations step-by-step to solve parts of the problem effectively.
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I'm having an exam in 2 days, after that I will be able to concentrate more on this problem. Please don't close the thread. I'll be back as soon as I can. Thank you
 
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cantleave said:
I'm having an exam in 2 days, after that I will be able to concentrate more on this problem. Please don't close the thread. I'll be back as soon as I can. Thank you
No problem, hope there are no hard feelings and good luck on your exam. Thank you for clarifying things.

Regards,

Redbelly98
 
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Sorry cantleave, I didn't mean to bail on you -.-

I got busy.

I'm glad to see you made some steady progress.

P.S.
good luck on the exam ;-)
 
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