Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems
Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems
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Author: Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 7, Problem 7.1P
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The generalized coordinates and description about the rolling disk.

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Answer to Problem 7.1P

The generalized coordinates and description about the rolling disk are given.

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In order to describe the rolling of disk without slipping, four generalized coordinates are required. They are – x coordinate, y coordinate, angle θ corresponding to rolling and angle ϕ corresponding to spinning. These are represented in the figure below.

Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems, Chapter 7, Problem 7.1P

Equation of motion for the rolling disk is,

    (cosϕ)dx+(sinϕ)dy=Rdθ

Here, tanϕ is dydx.

These equations are not integrable. Moreover, all the generalized coordinates cannot be combined into a single equation. Hence, the constraints are nonholonomic.

Conclusion:

Therefore, generalized coordinates and description about the rolling disk are given.

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