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Two Balls Stuck by Friction on an Incline, and a Four Ball Pyramid

Authors :
Cross, Rod
Source :
Physics Education. Sep 2020 55(5).
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Two balls on an incline can remain at rest if friction between the balls prevents them rolling down the incline. Results with various balls are presented to show how ball mass, diameter and friction affects the outcome. A stack of four identical balls is also examined.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0031-9120
Volume :
55
Issue :
5
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Physics Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1261044
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Evaluative
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6552/ab9958