Re: Conservation of ME and nonconservative forces

[Bernard Cleyet <anngeorg@PACBELL.NET>]

Yes, alluded to in S. & Z. (2nd ed.) p.28.

I only skimmed, but certainly the most complete analysis I've seen.

My "or smooth" should be "and flat."

bc    (A contract worker at NPS (.navy.mil)

"Carl E. Mungan" wrote:

> Bernard Cleyet wrote:
>
> > Very good Herb --
> >
> > this is why a train has less friction than a rubber tyred auto.
> >
> > for those who haven't thought about it -- the friction arises from the fact
> > that the rolling object and the surface rolled upon are not "infinitely"
> > hard (or smooth).  I suspect in such a case, the ball would slide not roll.
>
> Perhaps since you seem to be in the mood for this topic, you or John
> D. might have some comments about:
> http://physics.usna.edu/physics/faculty/mungan/Scholarship/RollingFriction.pdf
> --
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