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A simple analysis of the equilibrium of a unicyclist

In this work we discuss the motion of a unicycle. In particular we analize the conditions to keep the unicyclist equilibrium. Considering a model based on an inverted pendulum, we determine the frequencies which provide an equilibrium condition of the unicylist. This situation corresponds to the minimum of the potential energy.

unicycle; inverted pendulum; potencial function; harmonic oscillations


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