Uniform right circular cone hanging in equilibrium

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The discussion revolves around a uniform right circular solid cone suspended in equilibrium by two vertical strings attached to its base. Participants explore the tension in the strings and the implications of the cone's center of mass being positioned below one of the attachment points.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the need for two equations to find the tensions in the strings, one based on moments and the other on equilibrium of forces. There is uncertainty about the horizontal distances involved and how to represent the coordinates of the center of mass in relation to the attachment points.

Discussion Status

The discussion is active, with participants sharing diagrams and attempting to clarify their understanding of the geometry involved. Some have suggested using symbols for unknowns and exploring relationships through similar triangles, while others express uncertainty about the coordinates and the implications of the cone's orientation.

Contextual Notes

Participants note that the problem lacks specific details about the height differences between the attachment points, which complicates the analysis. There is also mention of the need to work within the constraints of the problem, including the requirement to use Cartesian coordinates.

  • #31
By now you are the expert and I am the follower ! So what about post #24 now ?
 
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  • #32
Haha a little push always helps! Thank you for your guidance and help! :smile:
I'm just about to post another question, please do take a look at it!
 
  • #33
Taniaz said:
Thank you.

Doc Al would you mind taking a look at the new question I posted please?
You make it a habit to invite a helper to come along to the next thread ? :smile:
 
  • #34
Hahaha sorry! I'm new around here and when I posted the previous question, Doc Al responded almost immediately which was really nice.
I think it's a sense of fear and panic that no one will look at the question. :smile:
P.S-I only post a question on here when I've searched absolutely everywhere else and have found nothing helpful on it and it's nice because I know that someone on here will always be able to guide you in the right direction.
 
  • #35
And it's also because I trust the skills of the person who guided me with the previous question :)
 
  • #36
I'd just like to ask you one more question. If we have a bullet which is made up of a right circular cone with a cylinder, and the bullet is placed with the curved conical surface on a horizontal plane, what orientation is this?
 

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