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Motion in Cylindrical Coordinates
This lecture covers a simple problem involving a ball attached to a cylinder by a string, focusing on determining the speed at which the string winds around the cylinder. The instructor guides students through choosing the appropriate coordinate system, calculating the velocity vector, and solving the resulting differential equation to find the kinetic energy. Emphasis is placed on selecting the correct reference frame to simplify the problem and avoid unnecessary complications.
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