Rotational Equilibrium & Dynamics

Learning Targets

• Explain how torque can cause an object to rotate.

• Solving problems involving torque.

• Explain how the moment of inertia of an object resists rotational motion.

• Show how an object in equilibrium must be both in rotational and translational equilibrium.

• Explain how a rotating object has angular momentum, which is conserved in the absence of any external forces.

• Solve problems involving momentum of inertia and angular momentum.

• Explain how a rotating object has rotational kinetic energy, which is conserved in the absence of any external forces.

• Solve problems involving rotational kinetic energy.

• Show how simple machines can alter force and distance and can provide a mechanical advantage.

• Solve problems involving simple machines.

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