A heavy stone block, having mass M, is moved laterally (from rest) on two identical cylindrical rollers, radius R and mass m, by a constant force F. The friction at the ground is sufficient to cause the rollers to roll without sliding. Develop an expression for the speed of the block after it moves a distance din terms of F, d, M and m. Use the principle of work and energy and, box your answer, and show your work.

A heavy stone block, having mass M, is moved laterally (from rest) on two identical cylindrical rollers, radius R and mass m, by a constant force F. The friction at the ground is sufficient to cause the rollers to roll without sliding. Develop an expression for the speed of the block after it moves a distance din terms of F, d, M and m. Use the principle of work and energy and, box your answer, and show your work.

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A heavy stone block, having mass M , is moved laterally (from rest) on two identical cylindrical rollers, radius R and mass m , by a constant force F .
The friction at the ground is sufficient to cause the rollers to roll without sliding.
Develop an expression for the speed of the block after it moves a distance din terms of F , d , M and m .
Use the principle of work and energy and, box your answer, and show your work.

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