A classical mechanics problem by Kushagra Jaiswal
A sphere or radius is rolling without slipping. Let friction force be . Find the work done by friction force in one rotation of sphere.
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1 solution
Work is done if force produces displacement of a particle. Here friction force does not displace anything (since sphere is not slipping)