The discussion focuses on the mechanics of a box measuring 27.5" in height and 41" in length, weighing 480 lbs, which is positioned on a 3.5" tall block while the opposite edge is raised 12" and dropped. The primary inquiry is whether the box will continue to rotate and fall onto its side after the drop. The user has successfully calculated the angular velocity but struggles with translating the motion when the pivot edge changes during the rotation.
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toddar said:So here is the problem I have. There is a box that is 27.5" tall and 41" tall with a mass of 480lbs. One edge is put on a 3.5" tall block while the other is raised 12" and dropped. The question is to see if the block will continue to rotate and fall on it's side. I have been able to find the angular velocity but am unable to translate that portion of it when it switches edges it is rotating about.