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  • 1Groupe Matiere Condensee et Materiaux (UMR CNRS 6626), Universite de Rennes I, Bat. 11A, Campus de Beaulieu, 35042 Rennes Cedex, France.

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A single ball rolling on a bumpy surface exhibits three distinct dynamic regimes: deceleration, constant velocity, and jumping. This behavior is independent of material composition and reveals insights into dissipative systems.

Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Complex Systems
  • Granular Mechanics

Background:

  • Understanding dissipative systems is crucial in physics.
  • Granular media exhibit complex behaviors.
  • Single ball dynamics on rough surfaces are not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the dynamics of a single ball rolling on a bumpy surface.
  • To identify and characterize different dynamic regimes.
  • To understand the role of surface geometry and control parameters.

Main Methods:

  • Extensive experimental and theoretical analysis.
  • Varying control parameters: inclination angle (theta) and ball-to-bead radius ratio (Phi = R/r).
  • Observation and modeling of ball trajectories and velocities.

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Main Results:

  • Three distinct dynamic regimes identified: decelerated (A), stationary (B), and jumping (C).
  • Regime B exhibits a viscous-like friction force dependent on surface geometry.
  • Ball motion in regime B resembles a driven random walk due to grain collisions.

Conclusions:

  • The observed dynamic regimes are independent of the materials used for the ball and surface.
  • Surface geometry plays a key role in generating viscous-like friction.
  • The study provides a better understanding of dissipative systems and granular media behavior.