Understanding Projectile Motion: Free Body Diagram of a Tipcat

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The discussion focuses on analyzing the motion of a wooden stick (tipcat) when struck at the edge of a desk. It highlights the importance of understanding forces acting on the stick, including gravitational force (mg) and normal force (N), as well as the impact force from the hand. The stick's center of mass is noted to follow a projectile motion after the impact. The challenge lies in accurately drawing the free body diagram to represent these forces during and after the impact. Understanding these concepts is crucial for mastering projectile motion and related physics principles.
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Homework Statement


Place a small wooden stick over the edge of a desk. Hit the end of the stick overhanging the table so that it flies away. Draw a free body diagram during the impact and after it flies away.

Homework Equations


Torque, Impulse, Angular momentum, Projectile motion, Moment of inertia

The Attempt at a Solution


I have done an experiment and have seen that after the impact the stick flies away in projectile motion. Problem arises when i have to draw a free body diagram.
 

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mg facing down an N facing up at the center, F(of your hand) facing down is on the edge
the stick should turn and the center of mass will fly in projectile motion.
 

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