Lecture

Capstan Problem

Description

This lecture discusses the capstan problem, focusing on determining the number of wraps needed on a rod to prevent a mass from falling down. The instructor demonstrates this concept using an airplane wheel attached to a string wrapped around a rod, explaining the relationship between the number of wraps and the tension variation caused by friction.

Instructor

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Official source

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