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posted by  BillRoz on 7/17/2009 5:48:28 PM  |  status: Closed  |  Earned Karma: 38

deriving an equation using conservation of energy

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Algebra Based Physics College Physics (8th) by Serway, Faughn, Vuille 8 N/A N/A
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1. Use the diagram below and derive this equationusing conservation of energy.
Use for the moment of inertia of the object. [ I dont even know where to start. ]
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posted by MasterChef on 7/17/2009 6:30:06 PM  |  status: Live
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We use the conservation of mechanical energy. At the top of the ramp, all the energy is potential, and at the bottom all the energy is in the form of rotational and translational kinetic energy



if we make the assumption that we having rolling without slipping then
  




      this your desired equation
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