Rolling sphere down an incline ramp

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The discussion focuses on finding clear resources to understand the physics of a rolling sphere down an incline. Participants suggest specific pages from academic sources, including a PDF on analytical mechanics and a link to a resource on Newtonian mechanics. There is a request for more systematic explanations rather than scattered information. The conversation emphasizes the importance of identifying specific areas of confusion to facilitate better assistance. Overall, the goal is to consolidate understanding of the mathematical reasoning behind the physics involved.
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Are there any good sources to understand the physics behind a rolling sphere down an incline plane?
 
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What specifically don't you understand?
 
dipole said:
What specifically don't you understand?

I ran through the slides and was overloaded with information. Not sure if it was the slides with information that was scattered but it was just a lot of information.

I was hoping there might be a good source from which I can weave the entire mathematical reasoning together in a systematic fashion rather than having to read through a slide with information scattered.
 
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