Rotation, friction and size (mass/radius?)

In summary, the conversation is about creating a simple physics game called "spin the banana" in flash for a game design course. The player sets the force to be applied to a disk-shaped banana and takes into account the friction and size of the banana. The person is looking for equations to help calculate the rotation of the banana, considering factors such as friction, size, and force. They mention that the friction can be calculated using the mass, gravity, and a constant, and that torque may require an integration over the surface of the disk.
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Basically, I am looking to create a simple physics game in flash for my game design course called "spin the banana" where the player sets the force which is then applied to the banana (imagining the banana is just a disk-shaped object to keep it simple) taking into account the friction and the size of the banana (radius of the disk?).

I'm competent with numbers when given an equation to work with so I just need an equation or set of equations to help me work out the rotation of a spinning object using the friction, size of object and force (and anything else I may need to add into complete the equations).

Thanks for any help.
 
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Friction between what and what?
Force between what and what, applied where and how long?

If your banana slides on some solid surface (similar to curling), friction can be calculated with the mass, g and a dimensionless constant of the friction. For the momentum, just multiply that stuff, for torque, it might need an integration over the surface of the disk (which has to be done once, afterwards you get some parameter which you can use).
 

FAQ: Rotation, friction and size (mass/radius?)

What is rotational motion?

Rotational motion refers to the movement of an object around an axis or center point. This type of motion is observed in objects such as wheels, planets, and spinning tops.

How does friction affect rotational motion?

Friction is a force that opposes motion, and it can affect rotational motion by creating resistance or slowing down the rotation of an object. Friction can also cause an object to rotate in a different direction than intended.

What is the relationship between an object's mass and rotational inertia?

Rotational inertia is a measure of an object's resistance to changes in its rotational motion. The larger an object's mass, the greater its rotational inertia will be.

How does the radius of an object affect its rotational speed?

The radius of an object can affect its rotational speed by changing its moment of inertia. An object with a larger radius will have a greater moment of inertia, making it more difficult to rotate and resulting in a slower rotational speed.

Can an object's shape affect its rotational motion?

Yes, an object's shape can affect its rotational motion. Objects with irregular shapes or uneven mass distribution will have different moments of inertia and therefore, different rotational motion compared to objects with symmetrical shapes.

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