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The Physics of Sliding Cylinders and Curling Rocks

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American Journal Of Physics, 69 (3): 332-339 (March 2001)Article.

Abstract

The lateral deflection of a rotating cylindrical shell sliding on one of its ends is considered and both theoretical and experimental results are presented. The coefficient of kinetic friction between a curling rock and an ice surface is then derived and compared with experiment. Current models of the motion of a curling rock are discussed and an alternate hypothesis is presented. (C) 2001 American Association of Physics Teachers.

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