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Mgh = Kt + Kr = 1/2 Mv^2 + 1/2 Iw^2 | Mgh = Kt + Kr = 1/2 Mv^2 + 1/2 Iw^2 | ||
For a solid sphere, Kt/Kr =5/2 (see[http://cnx.org/content/m14391/latest/ Work and energy in rolling motion]) | For a solid sphere, Kt/Kr =5/2 (see [http://cnx.org/content/m14391/latest/ Work and energy in rolling motion]) | ||
[[File:Acceleration.jpg]] | [[File:Acceleration.jpg]] | ||
A simpler experiment is to accelerate a ball down a curved ramp, measure the horizontal exit velocity and predict the landing position as shown below. | |||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||