A sphere is placed rotating with its centre initially at rest in a corner as shown in figures (a) and (b). Coefficient of friction between all surfaces and the sphere is 1/3. Find the ratio of the friction forces by ground in situation (a) and (b)
a) |
1 |
b) |
c) |
d) |
None of these |
A sphere is placed rotating with its centre initially at rest in a corner as shown in figures (a) and (b). Coefficient of friction between all surfaces and the sphere is 1/3. Find the ratio of the friction forces by ground in situation (a) and (b)
a) |
1 |
b) |
c) |
d) |
None of these |
(b)
In figure, for translational equilibrium in vertical direction
In horizontal direction
…(ii)
Solving.Eqs. (i) and (ii),
The required friction is
In figure, the sphere has the tendency to move toward the right;
Which gives