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I assume you want to equate theta and phi somehow that would express the "natural" motion of the system. In this case, you could equate the length of the inside of the cylinder with some multiple of the circumference of the sphere as it travels along there. You could also equate the arc length of the sphere along the cylinder with the upper arc length the center of mass of the sphere traverses (R - rho).
In general, how do you determine the "best" equations of constraint?
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n149/camarolt4z28/2010-11-06232419.jpg?t=1289104004
In general, how do you determine the "best" equations of constraint?
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n149/camarolt4z28/2010-11-06232419.jpg?t=1289104004
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