Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems · Problem 10-3

Dynamics of Rigid Bodies — Marion & Thornton

Physics — Mechanics · hockey-puck-merry-go-round-friction

Problem

In Example 10.2, assume that the coefficient of static friction between the hockey puck and a horizontal rough surface (on the merry-go-round) is

\mu_s

. How far away from the center of the merry-go-round can the hockey puck be placed without sliding?