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Moment required to prevent (free) falling object from rotating
This was based on a discussion we had with colleagues. The situation without the rotating arm is straightforward but the arm makes things a bit more complex. No one could give a credible answer about calculating the moment. Hi desertfox. Well we were discussing about having a rotating arm...- Gios
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- Forum: Mechanical engineering general discussion
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Moment required to prevent (free) falling object from rotating
Hi Scuka, thank you for replying. The approach makes sense. The dynamic factor is what I am trying to determine. I think conservation of energy + conservation of momentum would be a good staring point. Hi desertfox, thank you for the reply. To answer the questions: 1/ It is in the...- Gios
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- Forum: Mechanical engineering general discussion
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Moment required to prevent (free) falling object from rotating
Hello, I am new to the forums so I hope I am posting this in the correct forum. I will try to explain the problem below: Link OA can pivot around O without friction. Mass mO is left to free fall for height h guided by the frictionless rod until it hits spring ks. Spring ks then deforms and...- Gios
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- Forum: Mechanical engineering general discussion
