Will spool A strike the floor to the left, right, or directly on the X? Justify you answer.?
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Question
Two identical spools are held at the same heights above the floor. The thread from the spool A is tied to an overhead support while spool B is not connected to the support. An X is marked on the floor directly beneath each spool. Both spools are released at the same instant.Two identical spools are held at the same heights above the floor. The thread from the spool A is tied to an overhead support while spool B is not connected to the support. An X is marked on the floor directly beneath each spool. Both spools are released at the same instant.
Will spool A strike the floor to the left, right, or directly on the X? Justify you answer.?
Explanation / Answer
Taking spool A and the support as a closed system there are no net horizontal forces acting on A so the center of mass of A should remain directly below the support.
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