Tuesday 10 October 2017

classical mechanics - Calculating how a polygon bounces off a plane


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I'd like to calculate how polygons bounce off a plane. In this picture, the square doesn't bounce straight up, but instead it bounces somewhat to the right and starts spinning. But I have no idea what angle it bounces and how much energy is converted into rotational kinetic energy.




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