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    What is the Effect of Dimpled Surfaces on Rolling Friction?

    wicked :smile: thanks so much for all your help... you're awesome!
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    What is the Effect of Dimpled Surfaces on Rolling Friction?

    Ok I think I’ve got it… is this right? TO FIND a: S = 3m, t= 3.05sec s = ut + ½ at2 3 = 0*3.05 + ½ * a*(3.05)2 3 = ½ * a* 9.303 0.322 = a / 2 2*0.322 = a a = 0.644m/s2 TO FIND Ff: Mass = 50g a = (g*sin theta) - F/m 0.644 = (9.8*sin9) -...
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    What is the Effect of Dimpled Surfaces on Rolling Friction?

    ok I'm stuck again... Í was looking over in a textbook and the 'F' in the equation doesn't stand for frictional force, but the net force. Is that the same as friction? I'm so confused... And i have no way of measuring 'a' so there are two unknowns in the equation and i cannot solve it...
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    What is the Effect of Dimpled Surfaces on Rolling Friction?

    cool thanks for your help so far... ok so I've got: a = (g*sin theta) - (Ff / m) = (9.8*sin9) - (Ff / 0.05) How do i find Ff, frictional force?
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    What is the Effect of Dimpled Surfaces on Rolling Friction?

    No wait... if i use that equation, won't it be the same for each ball..? can i use [s = ut + 1/2 at^2] for inclined planes, or is that just for flat surfaces?
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    What is the Effect of Dimpled Surfaces on Rolling Friction?

    oh... thanks! so if i use an inclined plane i can place the ball at the same spot each time, and release without using any force... is: [a = g x sin theta] the right equation to use to find acceleration? but then how would i find the friction?
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    What is the Effect of Dimpled Surfaces on Rolling Friction?

    Hi. I am doing an experiment on golf balls. I know that the dimples are supposed to reduce the resistance when traveling through the air. I am testing the effects that dimples have on rolling resistance when on the ground. I am using 3 golf balls of the same type/brand. One, I am keeping it...
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