The Abandoned Cup!
A jet lagged passenger leaves a cup of tea on their tray table.
Moving a Couch!
What is the coefficient of static friction between the couch and the floor?
Sliding Trophy!
Find the the maximum angle that the shelf can form with the horizontal before the trophy starts sliding.
Man Overboard!
What is the coefficient of static friction between the deck and the captain's shoes?
Painter on a Ladder!
Find the minimum static coefficient of friction for the ladder to not slip.
Ball on a Hemisphere!
Find the speed of the sphere's centre as a function of the angle.
Friction and Simple Harmonic Motion
How will friction change the motion of the oscillating block?
Race Car!
At what angle should the bank be constructed to ensure the race car remains on the race track?
Family Vacation!
sebasmurgue2024-02-10T12:10:04-05:00What is the maximum uphill acceleration the car can have before the luggage slides?
Round Up at the Carnival
Calculate the force that the round up exerts on the rider at its highest point.