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Solution to Fun with Fundamentals Puzzler: Free for ball

May 6, 2013

Review the problem: Free for Ball. The ball's spin is directed as shown in the sketch. It tumbles towards one very tightly covered receiver. It's gyrating at Ψ = 4 rad/sec. So what is its angular velocity? 7.62 rad/sec. Try your hand at the next puzzler: Badger Banter.

Elisabeth Eitel

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Elisabeth Eitel

Elisabeth Eitel was a Senior Editor at Machine Design magazine until 2014. She has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Fenn College at Cleveland State University.

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