Pulling a yoyo over a surface with tension

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The discussion revolves around the dynamics of a yoyo being pulled over a surface, focusing on the forces involved, rotational motion, and the conditions for rolling without slipping. The subject area includes concepts from mechanics, specifically relating to forces, torques, and angular acceleration.

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  • Participants explore the relationship between applied forces, static friction, and the resulting motion of the yoyo. Questions arise regarding the axis of rotation, the implications of the no-slipping condition, and the connection between linear and angular acceleration.

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The discussion is active, with participants questioning their assumptions and clarifying concepts related to rotation and friction. Some guidance has been offered regarding the relationship between forces and motion, but no consensus has been reached on specific calculations or interpretations.

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Participants are grappling with the implications of different friction scenarios and the resulting motion of the yoyo, including the effects of off-center forces and the conditions for rolling without slipping. There is an acknowledgment of the complexity involved in visualizing rotational dynamics.

  • #31
BvU said:
How does this ##F_{\text {max }} ## follow from #24 ?

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First of all i used ##a## = ##alpha## * ##R##
So i switched the ##a## in m * ##a## in Newtons second law for ##alpha## * ##R##
so now i have
##m * alpha * R## = F * cos(theta) - F(s)
then i simply adjust that to
##alpha## = (F * cos(theta) - F(s)) / (m * R)

Next i insert this ##alpha## in line 24 and solve for F
 
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  • #32
Justforthisquestion1 said:
I chose my coordinate system with i_hat to the right j_hat down. Doesnt that make cw positive?

I see. Upside down. You in Australia :wink:? -- never mind, not problematic in this exercise, I think...

Easy check: you claim you did ##\theta =0## successfully. So that must have been ##
F_{\text {max} }=\displaystyle {3\mu mg \over \cos\theta+3\mu \sin \theta-2b/R}\quad## ?

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  • #33
BvU said:
I see. Upside down. You in Australia :wink:? -- never mind, not problematic in this exercise, I think...

Easy check: you claim you did ##\theta =0## successfully. So that must have been ##
F_{\text {max} }=\displaystyle {3\mu mg \over \cos\theta+3\mu \sin \theta-2b/R}\quad## ?

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Almost!
The -2b are the problem!
it should be +2b!
Thank you! i didnt think of this easy yet effective method to test this solution
Do you have any idea where the mistake could come from? If not then i will write my solution on a paper and scan it!
 
  • #34
Justforthisquestion1 said:
Almost!
The -2b are the problem!
it should be +2b!
Thank you! i didnt think of this easy yet effective method to test this solution
Do you have any idea where the mistake could come from? If not then i will write my solution on a paper and scan it!
In my mind, the solution for ##theta = 0## should be
##Fmax= (mu * m * g * 3*R) / (2 * b +R)
 
  • #35
BvU said:
I see. Upside down. You in Australia :wink:? -- never mind, not problematic in this exercise, I think...

Easy check: you claim you did ##\theta =0## successfully. So that must have been ##
F_{\text {max} }=\displaystyle {3\mu mg \over \cos\theta+3\mu \sin \theta-2b/R}\quad## ?

##\ ##
Got it thank you so much
Now i can forget about yoyos forever!!!
 
  • #36
I have (from your posts):$$\begin{align*} R\mu(mg-F\sin\theta)-bF &=I\alpha \\ \ &\ \\
I\alpha&={1\over 2} m R^2 \alpha = {R\over 2} ma = {R\over 2} \Bigl ( F\cos\theta - \mu\left ( mg -F\sin\theta\right)\Bigr ) \\ \ &\ \\
2\mu(mg-F\sin\theta)-2b{F/R} &=F\cos\theta - \mu\left ( mg -F\sin\theta\right )\\ \ &\ \\
3\mu mg &= F\Bigl( \cos\theta + 3\mu\sin\theta +2b/R \Bigr ) \\ \ &\ \\
F &= {3\mu mg \over \cos\theta + 3\mu\sin\theta +2b/R }
\end{align*} $$which fits for ##\mu=0## and ##\theta = 0## -- and cw.

Must have been an overlooked minus sign.Not finished for ccw though...

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  • #37
BvU said:
I have (from your posts):$$\begin{align*} R\mu(mg-F\sin\theta)-bF &=I\alpha \\ \ &\ \\
I\alpha&={1\over 2} m R^2 \alpha = {R\over 2} ma = {R\over 2} \Bigl ( F\cos\theta - \mu\left ( mg -F\sin\theta\right)\Bigr ) \\ \ &\ \\
2\mu(mg-F\sin\theta)-2b{F/R} &=F\cos\theta - \mu\left ( mg -F\sin\theta\right )\\ \ &\ \\
3\mu mg &= F\Bigl( \cos\theta + 3\mu\sin\theta +2b/R \Bigr ) \\ \ &\ \\
F &= {3\mu mg \over \cos\theta + 3\mu\sin\theta +2b/R }
\end{align*} $$which fits for ##\mu=0## and ##\theta = 0## -- and cw.

Must have been an overlooked minus sign.Not finished for ccw though...

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Yes that is correct. Okay i will do it for ccw and then forget about it :D
 

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