Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems · Problem 7-3

Central-Force Motion — Marion & Thornton

Physics — Mechanics · lagrangian-rolling-constraint

Problem

A sphere of radius ρ\rho is constrained to roll without slipping on the lower half of the inner surface of a hollow cylinder of inside radius RR. Determine the Lagrangian function, the equation of constraint, and Lagrange's equations of motion. Find the frequency of small oscillations.

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