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Re: Mechanics question ;-) Forces on wheels…
« on: September 12, 2008, 06:42:35 PM »
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JaXanim wrote:
I believe you'll see a sine curve - or is it series of semi-circles(?).

Definitely semi-circles, diameter equivalent to the wheel's circumference. For a sine you'd have to plot the y(t) coordinate only; in combination with the center-relative x(t) (=real position in space) you'll get semi-circles (double speed at the top, no speed at the bottom, touching the ground once every revolution).