Understanding Projectile Motion: Free Body Diagram of a Tipcat

In summary, the conversation discusses an experiment involving hitting a stick on the edge of a desk to make it fly away. The person is struggling with drawing a free body diagram and mentions relevant equations such as torque, impulse, angular momentum, projectile motion, and moment of inertia. They mention that the stick flies away in projectile motion and that there is a problem when trying to draw a free body diagram due to forces such as gravity and the force of the hand.
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Homework Statement


Place a small wooden stick over the edge of a desk. Hit the end of the stick overhanging the table so that it flies away. Draw a free body diagram during the impact and after it flies away.

Homework Equations


Torque, Impulse, Angular momentum, Projectile motion, Moment of inertia

The Attempt at a Solution


I have done an experiment and have seen that after the impact the stick flies away in projectile motion. Problem arises when i have to draw a free body diagram.
 

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mg facing down an N facing up at the center, F(of your hand) facing down is on the edge
the stick should turn and the center of mass will fly in projectile motion.
 

FAQ: Understanding Projectile Motion: Free Body Diagram of a Tipcat

What is a free body diagram of a tipcat?

A free body diagram of a tipcat is a simplified visual representation of a tipcat's body, showing all the external forces acting on it and their direction. It is used to analyze the motion and equilibrium of the tipcat.

Why is it important to draw a free body diagram of a tipcat?

Drawing a free body diagram of a tipcat helps us to understand the forces acting on the tipcat and their effects. It allows us to accurately analyze the motion of the tipcat and determine whether it is in equilibrium or not.

How do you draw a free body diagram of a tipcat?

To draw a free body diagram of a tipcat, first, identify all the external forces acting on the tipcat, such as gravity, air resistance, and contact forces. Then, draw a dot to represent the tipcat's center of mass and draw arrows to represent the magnitude and direction of each force. Make sure the arrows are labeled with the corresponding force.

What is the purpose of labeling the forces on a free body diagram of a tipcat?

Labeling the forces on a free body diagram of a tipcat helps us to keep track of the forces and their direction. It also allows us to accurately calculate the net force on the tipcat and determine its motion and equilibrium.

How is a free body diagram of a tipcat useful in solving physics problems?

A free body diagram of a tipcat is useful in solving physics problems as it allows us to analyze the forces acting on the tipcat and their effects. It helps us to apply Newton's laws of motion and solve for unknown quantities such as acceleration, net force, and motion of the tipcat.

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