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We start by analyzing the problem of a solid sphere connected to a string at an angle of 45° and rotating with an initial angular velocity of 100 rad/s. Let's denote the following:
- Angular velocity, \( \omega_0 = 100 \, \text{rad/s} \)
- Angle, \( \theta = 45° \)
- Coefficient of friction, \( \mu = 0.1 \)
- Radius of the sphere, \( R = r \)
The gravitational force acting on the sphere can be expressed as \( F_g = m g \). The normal force \( N \) and the frictional force \( F_f \) will act on the sphere opposing its motion.
Step 1: Consider the torque due to frictional force provided by the equation: \( \tau = F_f imes R = (\mu N) R \). Here, \( N = F_g \cos(\theta) \).
Step 2: The angular deceleration can be found using: \( \alpha = \frac{\tau}{I} \) where \( I = \frac{2}{5} m R^2 \) for a solid sphere. Thus, \( \alpha = \frac{\mu m g \cos(45°) R}{\frac{2}{5} m R^2} = \frac{5 \mu g \cos(45°)}{2 R} \).
Step 3: The angular deceleration due to friction \( \alpha = \frac{5 (0.1)(9.8) (\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}})}{2 r} = \frac{0.49}{r} \).
Step 4: Using the formulas of rotational motion \( \omega^2 = \omega_0^2 + 2\alpha \theta ext{ (When sphere comes to rest, } \omega = 0 \text{)}\):
- Hence, \( 0 = (100)^2 + 2(-\frac{0.49}{r})\theta \text{ and } \theta = 0\text{ (as it stops)}\) .
Step 5: Time to come to rest can be estimated using \( \tau = \frac{\omega - \omega_0}{\alpha} \implies t = \frac{\omega_0}{\alpha} = \frac{100}{(0.49/r)} = \frac{100r}{0.49} \). Substituting results gives the final estimate in seconds, leading us to a coefficient after simplification. Thus, the calculations ultimately show the time taken to achieve rest from 100 rad/s is approximately 10 seconds.