Rotation of a cone rolling on its side without slipping on a plane

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A uniform right circular cone rolls on its side without slipping on a horizontal plane, returning to its original position in time τ. The discussion focuses on deriving expressions for the cone's kinetic energy and angular momentum components. The inertia tensor for the cone is provided, along with the rotational equations and transformations necessary for analysis. The kinetic energy expression incorporates angular velocities and the inertia tensor, while the angular momentum is derived similarly. The participant seeks confirmation of their calculations and a deeper understanding of rigid body rotations.
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Homework Statement



A uniform right circular cone of height h, half angle α, and density ρ rolls on its side without
slipping on a uniform horizontal plane in such a manner that it returns to its original position in
a time \tau. Find expressions for the kinetic energy and the components of the angular momentum
of the cone. Hint: If \vec{v} = \vec{ω}\times\vec{r} in the inertial frame, points on the cone instantaneously at rest
in this frame will lie in the direction of \vec{ω}.


Homework Equations



\mathcal{L}=T-U=T_{rot}

T_{rot}=\frac{1}{2}I_{ij}\omega_{i}\omega_{j} = \frac{1}{2}L_{j}\omega_{j}

The Attempt at a Solution



Setup: I'll start off by defining an inertial coordinate system \hat{x}' Also successive rotations of this coordinate system will be given by \hat{x}'',\hat{x}''',... etc. Eventually I want to build to a body frame \hat{x}.

Rotation 1: about the \hat{x_3}' axis by an angle \theta given by the rotation matrix \mathbf{A}

\begin{pmatrix}x''_1\\x''_2\\x''_3\end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix}\cos\theta&\sin\theta&0\\-\sin\theta&\cos\theta&0\\0&0&1\end{pmatrix}\begin{pmatrix}x'_1\\x'_2\\x'_3\end{pmatrix}

Rotation 2: about the \hat{x_2}'' axis by an angle \alpha given by the rotation matrix \mathbf{B}

\begin{pmatrix}x'''_1\\x'''_2\\x'''_3\end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix}\cos\alpha&0&-\sin\alpha\\0&1&0\\\sin\alpha&0&\cos\alpha\end{pmatrix}\begin{pmatrix}x''_1\\x''_2\\x''_3\end{pmatrix}

Rotation 3: about the \hat{x_1}''' axis by an angle ψ given by the rotation matrix \mathbf{C}

\begin{pmatrix}x\\y\\z\end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix}1&0&0\\0&\cos ψ&\sin ψ\\0&-\sin ψ&\cos ψ\end{pmatrix}\begin{pmatrix}x'''_1\\x'''_2\\x'''_3\end{pmatrix}

So now I have \vec{x}=\mathbf{CBA}\vec{x}' also [\mathbf{CBA}]^{T}\vec{x}=\vec{x}' which is a relationship between the inertial and body frames.

I can also get \vec{\omega} = \dot{\theta}\hat{x_3}'+\dot{ψ}\hat{x_1}'''

Putting \vec{\omega} into the body frame: \vec{\omega} = \begin{pmatrix}-\dot{\theta}\sin\alpha+\dot{ψ}\\\dot{\theta}\cos\alpha\sin ψ\\\dot{\theta}\cos\alpha\cos ψ \end{pmatrix}

Okay now before I go any further I want to make sure what I have is correct. Also please if you find a mistake please explain in detail why it is wrong. I really want to get an understanding of rigid body rotations. I'm also attaching my drawing of the various transformations too, thanks in advance for your help.
 

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Wavefunction said:

Homework Statement



A uniform right circular cone of height h, half angle α, and density ρ rolls on its side without
slipping on a uniform horizontal plane in such a manner that it returns to its original position in
a time \tau. Find expressions for the kinetic energy and the components of the angular momentum
of the cone. Hint: If \vec{v} = \vec{ω}\times\vec{r} in the inertial frame, points on the cone instantaneously at rest
in this frame will lie in the direction of \vec{ω}.


Homework Equations



\mathcal{L}=T-U=T_{rot}

T_{rot}=\frac{1}{2}I_{ij}\omega_{i}\omega_{j} = \frac{1}{2}L_{j}\omega_{j}

The Attempt at a Solution



Setup: I'll start off by defining an inertial coordinate system \hat{x}' Also successive rotations of this coordinate system will be given by \hat{x}'',\hat{x}''',... etc. Eventually I want to build to a body frame \hat{x}.

Rotation 1: about the \hat{x_3}' axis by an angle \theta given by the rotation matrix \mathbf{A}

\begin{pmatrix}x''_1\\x''_2\\x''_3\end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix}\cos\theta&\sin\theta&0\\-\sin\theta&\cos\theta&0\\0&0&1\end{pmatrix}\begin{pmatrix}x'_1\\x'_2\\x'_3\end{pmatrix}

Rotation 2: about the \hat{x_2}'' axis by an angle \alpha given by the rotation matrix \mathbf{B}

\begin{pmatrix}x'''_1\\x'''_2\\x'''_3\end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix}\cos\alpha&0&-\sin\alpha\\0&1&0\\\sin\alpha&0&\cos\alpha\end{pmatrix}\begin{pmatrix}x''_1\\x''_2\\x''_3\end{pmatrix}

Rotation 3: about the \hat{x_1}''' axis by an angle ψ given by the rotation matrix \mathbf{C}

\begin{pmatrix}x\\y\\z\end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix}1&0&0\\0&\cos ψ&\sin ψ\\0&-\sin ψ&\cos ψ\end{pmatrix}\begin{pmatrix}x'''_1\\x'''_2\\x'''_3\end{pmatrix}

So now I have \vec{x}=\mathbf{CBA}\vec{x}' also [\mathbf{CBA}]^{T}\vec{x}=\vec{x}' which is a relationship between the inertial and body frames.

I can also get \vec{\omega} = \dot{\theta}\hat{x_3}'+\dot{ψ}\hat{x_1}'''

Putting \vec{\omega} into the body frame: \vec{\omega} = \begin{pmatrix}-\dot{\theta}\sin\alpha+\dot{ψ}\\\dot{\theta}\cos\alpha\sin ψ\\\dot{\theta}\cos\alpha\cos ψ \end{pmatrix}

Okay now before I go any further I want to make sure what I have is correct. Also please if you find a mistake please explain in detail why it is wrong. I really want to get an understanding of rigid body rotations. I'm also attaching my drawing of the various transformations too, thanks in advance for your help.

The Inertia tensor for a rotatons about the apex of the cone is:

\mathbf{J} = \begin{pmatrix}\frac{3MR^2}{10}&0&0\\0&\frac{3Mh^2}{5}+\frac{3MR^2}{20}&0\\0&0&\frac{3Mh^2}{5}+\frac{3MR^2}{20}\end{pmatrix}

The the expression for energy is: T_{rot} = \frac{1}{2}\begin{pmatrix}-\dot{\theta}\sin\alpha+\dot{ψ}&\dot{\theta}\cos\alpha\sin ψ &\dot{\theta}\cos\alpha\cos ψ \end{pmatrix} \begin{pmatrix}\frac{3MR^2}{10}&0&0\\0&\frac{3Mh^2}{5}+\frac{3MR^2}{20}&0\\0&0&\frac{3Mh^2}{5}+\frac{3MR^2}{20}\end{pmatrix} \begin{pmatrix}-\dot{\theta}\sin\alpha+\dot{ψ}\\\dot{\theta}\cos\alpha\sin ψ\\\dot{\theta}\cos\alpha\cos ψ \end{pmatrix}

= \frac{1}{2}[\frac{3MR^2}{10}(-\dot{\theta}\sin\alpha+\dot{\psi})^2+(\frac{3Mh^2}{5}+\frac{3MR^2}{20})(\dot{\theta})^2\cos^2\alpha]

= \frac{1}{2}[\frac{3MR^2}{10}[(\dot{\theta})^2\sin^2\alpha-2\dot{\theta}\dot{\psi}\sin\alpha+\dot{\psi}^2]+(\frac{3Mh^2}{5}+\frac{3MR^2}{20})(\dot{\theta})^2\cos^2\alpha]

Also \vec{L} = \begin{pmatrix}\frac{3MR^2}{10}&0&0\\0&\frac{3Mh^2}{5}+\frac{3MR^2}{20}&0\\0&0&\frac{3Mh^2}{5}+\frac{3MR^2}{20}\end{pmatrix} \begin{pmatrix}-\dot{\theta}\sin\alpha+\dot{ψ}\\\dot{\theta}\cos\alpha\sin ψ\\\dot{\theta}\cos\alpha\cos ψ \end{pmatrix}

= \begin{pmatrix}\frac{3MR^2}{10}(-\dot{\theta}\sin\alpha+\dot{\psi})\\\dot{\theta}(\frac{3Mh^2}{5}+\frac{3MR^2}{20})\cos\alpha \sin\psi \\\dot{\theta}(\frac{3Mh^2}{5}+\frac{3MR^2}{20})\cos\alpha \cos\psi \end{pmatrix}
 
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