A frictionless puck (or a block of ice) sits at rest on top of an inverted spherical bowl. The ice is given a very slight nudge so that it slides down the side of the bowl. At what angle does the ice (puck) lose contact with the bowl?
A frictionless puck (or a block of ice) sits at rest on top of an inverted spherical bowl. The ice is given a very slight nudge so that it slides down the side of the bowl. At what angle does the ice (puck) lose contact with the bowl?