Which object will reach point O first?

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The discussion centers on determining which of two objects reaches point O first under identical conditions. Key points include the impact of rotational motion on a ball's energy distribution, suggesting it may arrive later than a non-rotating object. The role of friction is debated, with the consensus that if the ramp is frictionless, both objects would reach the bottom simultaneously, while friction would affect their speeds differently. The second scenario involves a hole on one path, but the lack of specific details complicates the analysis. Overall, more information about friction and the exact setup is necessary to draw definitive conclusions.
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1. Homework Statement [/b
I have 2 question

Homework Equations


which one gets to point o earlier?we release them,both of them have the same conditions. the distance and mass every thing are the same.
I have attached the figures

The Attempt at a Solution

I think in the first one because of the rotational motion that ball has ,the energy of it is divided, so ball get later,
Second one: In one figure on the way there is a hole and another one there isn't, I don't have any idea that which one get faster!
 

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najima said:
1. Homework Statement [/b
I have 2 question

Homework Equations


which one gets to point o earlier?we release them,both of them have the same conditions. the distance and mass every thing are the same.
I have attached the figures


The Attempt at a Solution

I think in the first one because of the rotational motion that ball has ,the energy of it is divided, so ball get later,
Second one I don't have any idea that which one get faster!


Are the ramps frictionless?

What equations do you know?

CS
 
no,
Ei=0 Ef=1/2 Iω^2+mgLcosα
if α is the angle , L is distance
 
najima said:
no,
Ei=0 Ef=1/2 Iω^2+mgLcosα
if α is the angle , L is distance

Did they tell you anything about the friction in the problem statement?

CS
 
No but I think because of frictional force the ball is rolling, if the plane is frictionless both of them get the same time
 
if we have friction we have rotational and translational motin. so for the ball
Ei=0 Ef=1/2 Iω^2+mgLcosα+1/2 mv^2 where I=2/5MR^2
 
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Am I right?
 
najima said:
No but I think because of frictional force the ball is rolling, if the plane is frictionless both of them get the same time

You must know something about the frictional force between the objects and the ramp. Otherwise you can't determine the answer. For example, if the frictional force between the block and the ramp is high enough, the block will not even move. However, the cylinder will still roll down the ramp.

Also, if the ramp is frictionless and the cylinder has a pure rolling motion without slipping, the cylinder will reach the bottom last since it's Kinetic Energy has two components (1/2 mv^2 + 1/2 Iw^2 whereas the block only has 1/2 mv^2).

If the cylinder slips and doesn't roll, then they both will reach the bottom at the same time. Hence, it depends on what assumptions you make.

So you need more information. Did you post the entire problem statement?

CS
 
No, it didnt mention
for second figure could you help me?
(the figure: on the way there is a hole and another one there isn't)
 
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najima said:
No, it didnt mention
for second figure could you help me?
(the figure: on the way there is a hole and another one there isn't)

I don't understand your second drawing. If the two cylinders are at rest on a horizontal plane and no force acts on them, neither will move horizontally.

CS
 
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Sorry its my fault,
We just hit the ball in the same way
 
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What do you mean by "hole"?

CS
 
  • #13
My English is poor,
In the question just drew as I have shown, and I think the shape of it isn't important.
Maybe I must pay attention to normal force.
 
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