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| GUIDES | |
| 1 | Rotational
Kinematics Side-by-side comparison of rotational and translational position, velocity, and acceleration. |
| 2 | Rotational
Algebraic Kinematics Equations of uniform motion and uniform accelerated motion given in rotational quantities. |
| 3 | Rotation Examples Definitions of quantities, explanations of equations, and worked out example problems. |
| 4 | Rotational
Dynamics I Side-by-side comparison of rotational and translational force (torque) and mass (inertia). |
| 5 | Rotational Dynamics
II Side-by-side comparison of rotational and translational impulse and momentum |
| 6 | Rotational Dynamics
III Side-by-side comparison of rotational and translational work, kinetic energy, and power. |
| JOBS | |
| 1 | A New Kind of
Motion
Springboard at Teachers
Pay Teachers Introduction to rotation as a second kind of motion, distinct from translational motion, as a classroom discussion. |
| 2 |
Torque Springboard
at Teachers
Pay Teachers A classroom discussion to develop an understanding of the parameters that determine torque. |
| 3 |
Screwdriver Springboard at
Teachers Pay Teachers A classroom discussion to determine the advantages of different-sized screwdrivers. |
| 4 | Angular Momentum Springboard
- Answers A classroom discussion to introduce the concept of angular momentum (by comparison to linear momentum). |
| LABS - The unlinked titles below are available in the Conceptual Physics lab manual from Pearson Education - Amazon link | |
| 1 | Angular
Force Personal experience in balancing an increasing torque created with a single force. |
| 2 | Angular
Mass Personal experience in waving the mysterious rotational batons. Equal mass, equal length, but not equal somehow. |
| 3 | A Question of
Balance at Teachers Pay
Teachers Sim-based exploration of the conditions of balance. |
| 4 | Sit on It
and Rotate Personal experiences in conservation angular momentum. Perennial student favorite. |
| VIDEO |
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| Kinetic Karnival:
Rotation at Teachers Pay Teachers Jearl Walker's spin (!) on rotational mechanics. |
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| YouTube
Physics: The Ultimate Backyard Water Slide at
Teachers Pay Teachers A thrill ride in his own back yard. Down the ramp, up the jump, and into the pool. Almost. |
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