Angular Momentum and Rotational Kinetic Energy - General Physics
Offered By: Chad's Prep via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
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Explore angular momentum and rotational kinetic energy in this comprehensive 22-minute physics lesson. Delve into the work performed by torque and the Work-Energy Theorem involving rotational kinetic energy. Begin with a summary of rotational and angular properties, comparing them to their translational equivalents. Learn about angular momentum conservation and its application when no net torque acts on an object. Discover how rotational kinetic energy fits into the conservation of mechanical energy principle. Tackle practice problems on conservation of angular momentum, compare the motion of a sliding block to a rolling sphere on an inclined plane, and solve a problem using the Rotational Work-Energy Theorem. Enhance your understanding of these crucial physics concepts through clear explanations and practical examples.
Syllabus
Lesson Introduction
Summary of Rotational and Translational Equivalents
Angular Momentum Formula
Rotational Kinetic Energy Formula
Conservation of Angular Momentum
Conservation of Mechanical Energy with Rotational KE
Rotational Work Formula
Conservation of Angular Momentum Practice Problem
Block Sliding vs Sphere Rolling Down an Inclined Plane
Rotational Work-Energy Theorem Practice Problem
Taught by
Chad's Prep
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