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... that this model captures the nonlinear velocity dependence of the rolling friction observed in experiments. The rolling friction F f r i c is then computed from the energy balance equation: 26 F f r i c v = ∫ ∫ A C f ( ξ x , ξ y ) z ̇ ( ξ x...

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... . 27 07 2003 19 05 2005 sport differential equations integration rolling friction mechanical contact Various ball/goal games (football, basketball, golf, bowling) have been called “games of inches” where a slight change in position, speed, and/or direction of the ball makes...

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