Savchenko Problem 1.5.8

Physics · mechanics

Problem

Plot the trajectories of the points of the wheel rolling without slipping on the rail. Consider cases where the points are at a distance from the wheel axis: r > R, r = R, r < R. Find the acceleration of these points if the wheel axis is moving at a constant speed v. Find the radius of curvature of the trajectory of a point located in the highest and lowest positions at a distance r ̸= R from the wheel axis.

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