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Dirac's Plate Trick, the Hairy Ball Theorem and more: Research probes physics of irregular objects on inclined planes

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Scientists in Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have sought to quantitatively describe the complex rolling physics of real-world objects.

They combined theory, simulations, and experiments to understand what happens when an imperfect, spherical object is placed on an inclined plane.

The research could provide insights into anything that involves irregular objects that roll, from cellular transport to robotics.

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