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Key Equations

Velocity of center of mass of rolling object vCM=Rω
Acceleration of center of mass of rolling object aCM=Rα
Displacement of center of mass of rolling object dCM=Rθ
Acceleration of an object rolling without slipping aCM=mgsinθ m+(ICM /r2)
Angular momentum l→ =r→ ×p→
Derivative of angular momentum equals torque dl→ dt =∑τ→
Angular momentum of a system of particles L→ =l→ 1+l→ 2+⋯+l→ N
For a system of particles, derivative of angular
momentum equals torque
dL→ dt =∑τ→
Angular momentum of a rotating rigid body L=Iω
Conservation of angular momentum dL→ dt =0
Conservation of angular momentum L→ =l→ 1+l→ 2+⋯+l→ N=constant
Precessional angular velocity ωP=rMg Iω
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