11.8.2 - Contact Dynamics
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Practice Questions
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What is a normal force?
💡 Hint: Think about how a surface pushes against an object.
Name one application of contact dynamics.
💡 Hint: Consider where robots would physically touch objects or surfaces.
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What type of force prevents a robot from penetrating a surface?
💡 Hint: It's the force that keeps things upright.
True or False: Tangential forces can cause a robot to slip.
💡 Hint: Think about sliding a book across a table.
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Calculate the normal and tangential forces acting on a robot when it is traversing a slope of 30 degrees with a weight of 50 kg.
💡 Hint: Use sin and cos functions to break down the forces.
Model a scenario where a robot picks up a fragile object. Discuss how to employ contact dynamics in design.
💡 Hint: Consider how much pressure is too much?
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