Need help with a qn on rotational motion.

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The discussion focuses on determining the minimum velocity required for a hoop of radius r and mass m to successfully roll up a step of height h without slipping. The initial attempt to solve the problem using conservation of energy is outlined, but the resulting equation v^2 = 3/2 gh is identified as incorrect. The correct answer is suggested to be 2r(gh)^0.5/(2r-h), although doubts about its validity are raised, particularly when h equals r. It is emphasized that only the component of velocity perpendicular to the line connecting the step's corner and the hoop's center contributes to lifting the hoop. The conversation highlights the complexities involved in analyzing rotational motion in this context.
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A hoop pf radius r and mass m is rolling without slipping with velocity v towards a step of height h on a horizontal surface. Assume that it does not rebound and no slipping occur at the point of contact when the hoop roll up, what is the minimum velocity needed for the hoop to roll up?



I tried to use conservation of energy to solve:
Ek(transl.)i +EK(rotat.)i=mgh+(Torque.change in angle of rotation)
1/2 mv^2 + 1/2 I w^2 = mgh + T.ditre
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1/2 mv^2 + 1/2 mr^2(v^2/r^2)= mgh + m(r^2).(angu. acele)(ditre)
v^2=3/2 gh

this is far from the correct answ of 2r(gh)^0.5/(2r-h)

Please help me
 
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The correct answer doesn't look quite right either. If h = r then the hoop won't make it up the step at any speed.

In any case, only the component of velocity perpendicular to a line joining the corner of the step and the center of the hoop can contribute to lifting the hoop.
 
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