Physics · JC 2 · Advanced Mechanics · 1.º Período
Rotational Dynamics
Extension of linear mechanics to rigid body rotation, including moment of inertia, torque, and conservation of angular momentum.
MOE Syllabus OutcomesH3 Physics Syllabus 9814, LO 1.1(a)H3 Physics Syllabus 9814, LO 1.1(c)
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Extension of linear mechanics to rigid body rotation, including moment of inertia, torque, and conservation of angular momentum.
Key Questions
- How does moment of inertia affect the rotational motion of a rigid body?
- What is the rotational equivalent of Newton's second law?
- How is angular momentum conserved in complex, multi-body systems?
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