Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems · Problem 11-34

Coupled Oscillations — Marion & Thornton

Physics — Mechanics · symmetrical-body-frictional-torque

Problem

Consider a symmetrical rigid body rotating freely about its center of mass. A frictional torque (Nf=−bωN_f = -b\omega) acts to slow down the rotation. Find the component of the angular velocity along the symmetry axis as a function of time.

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