In the example 12.5 (Section 12.3) in the textbook we ignored the gravitational effects of the moon on a spacecraft en route from the Earth to the moon. In fact, we must include the gravitational potential energy due to the moon as well. For this problem, you can ignore the motion of the Earth...
A bowling ball rolls without slipping up a ramp that slopes upward at an angle beta to the horizontal. Treat the ball as a uniform, solid sphere, ignoring the finger holes.
What is the acceleration of the center of mass of the ball?
Express your answer in terms of the variable beta and...