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PHYS 200: Fundamentals of Physics

Lecture 9 - Rotations, Part I: Dynamics of Rigid Bodies << previous session | next session >>

Overview:

Part I of Rotations. The lecture begins with examining rotation of rigid bodies in two dimensions. The concepts of "rotation" and "translation" are explained. The use of radians is introduced. Angular velocity, angular momentum, angular acceleration, torque and inertia are also discussed. Finally, the Parallel Axis Theorem is expounded.

Reading assignment:

Wolfson and Pasachoff, Physics with Modern Physics, chapter 10.

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Problem Set 6 [PDF]
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