Mechanics of a ball sliding and rolling

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The discussion focuses on deriving expressions related to the motion of a ball of radius r and mass m as it transitions from sliding to rolling up an inclined ramp at an angle φ. The initial kinetic energy is equated to the final potential energy, leading to the expression for angular velocity ω at the base of the ramp: ω² = (5gh)/r². The second part of the problem involves calculating the time ts taken for the ball to stop sliding, which requires understanding the forces acting on the ball, specifically the frictional force μmg, and applying equations of motion or conservation of energy principles.

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  • Understanding of rotational dynamics and angular velocity
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Homework Statement



A ball of radius r and mass m starts rolling without slipping up a ramp inclined at an angle φ to the horizontal and reaches a maximum height h. Derive an expression for the angular velocity ω that the ball has at the base of the ramp. [Rolling friction may be ignored in this question.]
The ball is initially launched without rotation towards the ramp along a horizontal surface with a constant coefficient of sliding friction μ. The ball slides along the surface, begins to roll and stops slipping before it reaches the ramp. Find an expression for the time ts taken for it to stop sliding in terms of h, g and μ.
By considering the initial velocity v0 and the resistance felt by the ball before it begins to roll, derive an expression relating its initial and final energies in terms of the sliding distance x.


Homework Equations


Kinetic energy of purely rolling body =
[tex] \frac{\omega^2 I}{2}} [/tex]


MOI of a solid sphere =
[tex] \frac{2 M r^2}{5} [/tex]


The Attempt at a Solution



So I have solved the first part of the question by equating the inital kinetic energy to the final potential energy:
[tex]\frac{\omega^2}{2} = m g h[/tex]

[tex]\omega^2 = \frac{5 g h}{r^2}[/tex]

The second part is where i am having difficulty. Firstly I assume the force due to friction is [itex]\mu m g[/itex]. From here i have tried two routes, setting up the equation of motion and integrating and using conservation of energy, both of which leave me with the problem of needing to know the initial projected velocity to work out the time.

EOM : [itex]m\ddot{x} = - \mu m g[/itex]
[tex]v - v0 = - \mu g t[/tex]

by energy: [itex]\frac{m v_0^2}{2} = \frac{\omega^2 I}{2} + \mu g s[/itex] where s is the distance traveled and is given by the ball before the ramp and can be worked out by the suvat equations.

I am at a lost about how to approach this, please give me some hint as to which direction i go with it. Thank you for any help. Btw this is my first time posting so i apologize if it isn't set out correctly.
 
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ASTaiyeb said:
So I have solved the first part of the question by equating the inital kinetic energy to the final potential energy:
[tex]\frac{\omega^2}{2} = m g h[/tex]

[tex]\omega^2 = \frac{5 g h}{r^2}[/tex]
The ball translates as well as rotates.

The second part is where i am having difficulty. Firstly I assume the force due to friction is [itex]\mu m g[/itex]. From here i have tried two routes, setting up the equation of motion and integrating and using conservation of energy, both of which leave me with the problem of needing to know the initial projected velocity to work out the time.
Consider the angular acceleration.
 

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