Rolling Ball on Horiz. Plane: Friction, Torque & Angular Vel.

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A ball rolling on a horizontal plane experiences forces including gravity, friction, and the normal force. Friction acts opposite to the ball's velocity, generating a clockwise torque that increases its angular velocity. The center of rotation is crucial in understanding the dynamics of the ball's motion. The interaction of these forces and torques determines the ball's acceleration and rolling behavior. Understanding these principles is essential for analyzing the motion of rolling objects.
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Consider a ball rolling on a horizontal plane where friction is present. The forces acting on the ball are mg, friction at the contact and the normal force. This friction acts opposite to the direction of velocity. That should provide a clockwise torque and hence increase the angular velocity of the ball. Explain.
 
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Hi sr_philosophy! :smile:

Hint: where is the centre of rotation? :wink: and does it matter? :rolleyes:
 

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