16.61 Aerospace Dynamics Spring 2003 Example Given: Catapult rotating at a constant rate(frictionless, in the horizontal plane) Find the eom of the particle as it leaves the tube y x Massachusetts Institute of Technology C How-Deyst 2003(Based on Notes by Blair 200216.61 Aerospace Dynamics Spring 2003 Example Given: Catapult rotating at a constant rate (frictionless, in the horizontal plane) Find the EOM of the particle as it leaves the tube. ω x y Massachusetts Institute of Technology © How-Deyst 2003 (Based on Notes by Blair 2002) 1