Introduction to Classical Mechanics · Problem 3.50
Using F = ma — Morin
Physics — Mechanics · projectile_on_plane
Problem
Cart, ball, and plane **
A cart is held at rest on an inclined plane. A tube is positioned in the cart with its axis perpendicular to the plane. The cart is released, and at some later time a ball is fired from the tube. Will the ball eventually land back in the tube? Hint: Choose your coordinate system wisely.