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Dynamics Of Rigid Bodies2D

Kinetics of Rigid Bodies: Work and Energy - Theory & Concepts - Rolling Sphere

Energy methods applied to rigid bodies, including rotational kinetic energy, potential energy of rigid bodies, and conservation of energy.

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Rigid Body Incline Rolling (Inertia Race)

Ramp & Incline

Dynamics Equations

Acceleration Formula:
a=gsinθ1+βa = \frac{g \sin\theta}{1 + \beta}
a₁: 3.50 m/s² (t_end: 2.39s)
Speed at bottom:
vmax=2gLsinθ1+βv_{max} = \sqrt{\frac{2 g L \sin\theta}{1 + \beta}}
Shape 1 v_max:8.37 m/s
Ramp Roll Incline Workspaceθmgmg sinθNf_s
Energy Conservation BalanceTotal: 98.1 J
PE: 100%