Rolling motion linear and translation equation

In summary, when an object is rolling without slipping, the friction acting on the point of contact is known as static friction and is equal to kN, where k is the coefficient of static friction and N is the normal force. However, there is also a coefficient of rolling friction that must be considered in such situations. The friction force in rolling without slipping does not do any work since the point of contact is at rest and the energy remains conserved.
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Hello
well i have a very basic doubt
well when we have a rolling motion
and surface is rough
then what i used to do was write linear and translation equation and find f (Frictional force)
Now is this frictional force same as static friction and can we write is as kmg where k is coeffecient of static friction assuming since point of contact is at rest so static friction acts.
Please help
further if friction acts during rolling motion we know energy remains conserved and no dissipation takes place but does that mean frictional force does no work
thanx
 
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There's a different constant known as the coefficient of rolling friction, which is what you must apply.

http://webphysics.davidson.edu/faculty/dmb/PY430/Friction/rolling.html
 
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During rolling without slipping, the point of contact is instantaneously at rest. So when an object rolls without slipping on a surface, the friction acting corresponds to static fricton.
Since the point of contact is instantaneously at rest, the friction force does not act over any distance and therefore does not change the total energy.
Also, the maximum possible force by static friction is given by kN. So, in most questions, where it is only mentioned that sufficient friction to prevent slipping exists, you can't use the static friction as kN.
 

Related to Rolling motion linear and translation equation

1. What is rolling motion?

Rolling motion is a combination of linear and rotational motion, where an object moves both forward and rotates around an axis at the same time.

2. What is the translation equation for rolling motion?

The translation equation for rolling motion is s = rθ, where s is the linear displacement, r is the radius of the rolling object, and θ is the angular displacement.

3. How is rolling motion different from sliding motion?

Rolling motion involves both linear and rotational motion, whereas sliding motion only involves linear motion. In rolling motion, there is no relative motion between the point of contact and the surface, while in sliding motion, there is.

4. What is the significance of the radius in rolling motion?

The radius plays a crucial role in determining the linear displacement of a rolling object. It affects the speed and distance traveled by the object, as well as the force required to produce the rolling motion.

5. Can the translation equation for rolling motion be applied to all rolling objects?

The translation equation for rolling motion can be applied to all rolling objects as long as they have a fixed axis of rotation and the point of contact with the surface remains constant. However, for non-uniform objects, the equation may need to be modified to account for variations in the radius.

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