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- Homework Statement
- I need to understand where the very first equation comes from?
- Relevant Equations
- torque?
Torques acting on a cylinder, with friction
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SUMMARY
The discussion centers on the analysis of torques acting on a rolling cylinder that is dragging a rod, which has a plate experiencing friction. Participants express the need for clarity regarding the labeled arrows, specifically the curvy arrows denoted as ##\beta## and ##\omega##, as their meanings are not explicitly defined. The initial equation presented appears to represent a torque equation, but its derivation is contingent upon additional details that are currently lacking.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of torque equations in classical mechanics
- Familiarity with the concepts of friction and rolling motion
- Knowledge of vector representation in physics
- Basic grasp of angular velocity and its notation
- Research the derivation of torque equations in rolling motion
- Study the effects of friction on rolling cylinders
- Learn about vector notation and its application in physics
- Explore the relationship between angular velocity and torque
Physics students, mechanical engineers, and anyone involved in the study of dynamics and motion analysis will benefit from this discussion.
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Please describe the problem in detail not just part of the proffered solution. What is going on here? It looks like you have a rolling cylinder that is dragging a rod at the end of which is a plate with friction. However, this is only a guess and we do not like guessing if it can be avoided.
Furthermore, what do all these labeled arrows represent, especially the curvy arrows labeled ##\beta## and ##\omega##? Again, we do not like guessing.
That said, yes, the first equation looks like a torque equation. Where it comes from depends on details that we do not have.
Furthermore, what do all these labeled arrows represent, especially the curvy arrows labeled ##\beta## and ##\omega##? Again, we do not like guessing.
That said, yes, the first equation looks like a torque equation. Where it comes from depends on details that we do not have.
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