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 and torques involved. Participants explore the relationship between static friction, applied force, and the resulting angular and linear accelerations, emphasizing the no-slip condition. They clarify the axis of rotation, initially considering the center of mass but later recognizing the contact point as the pivot. The conversation also touches on the effects of friction on motion, noting that with sufficient friction, the yoyo can roll without slipping, leading to clockwise rotation. Ultimately, the participants work through the equations governing the system, aiming to derive the maximum force that allows for rolling without slipping.
  • #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!
 
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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## ?

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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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