Classical Mechanics (Kibble & Berkshire) · Problem 11.11

Lagrange's equations and conservation principles — T.W.B. Kibble, F.H. Berkshire

Physics — Mechanics · from-sliding-to-rolling

Problem

From sliding to rolling A snooker ball is at rest on the table when it is projected forward with speed

V

and no angular velocity. Find the speed of the ball when it eventually begins to roll. What proportion of the original kinetic energy is lost in the process?

Related theory

Rolling Vs Sliding Why Rotation Matters For Stopping Distance

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