FYKOS Year 33 Series 5 Problem 3 — Matěj's dream ball · FYKOS 33 #33.5.3

Physics · mechanics

Problem

Exactly on the edge of a table lies a homogenous ball with the radius rr. Since the equilibrium is “semi-unstable”, the ball eventually starts falling off the table. What will it's angular velocity be during the fall? Assume the ball rolls without slipping.

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