Ch 9. Rotational Dynamics In pure translational motion, all points on an object travel on parallel paths. The most general motion is a combination of translation and rotation. Forces and Torques Net force  acceleration. What causes an object to have an angular acceleration?  TORQUE The amount of torque depends on where and in what direction the force is applied, as well as the location of the axis of rotation. 1

9.1 The Action of Forces and Torques on Rigid Objects DEFINITION OF TORQUE Magnitude of Torque = (Magnitude of the force) x (Lever arm) Direction: The torque is positive when the force tends to produce a counterclockwise rotation about the axis. SI Unit of Torque: newton x meter (N·m) 2

Action of Forces and Torques Example 2 The Achilles Tendon The tendon exerts a force of magnitude 790 N. Determine the torque (magnitude and direction) of this force about the ankle joint. 3

Rigid Objects in Equilibrium EQUILIBRIUM OF A RIGID BODY A rigid body is in equilibrium if it has zero translational acceleration and zero angular acceleration. In equilibrium, the sum of the externally applied forces is zero, and the sum of the externally applied torques is zero. Reasoning Strategy 1.Select the object to which the equations for equilibrium are to be applied. 2. Draw a free-body diagram that shows all of the external forces acting on the object. 3.Choose a convenient set of x, y axes and resolve all forces into components that lie along these axes. 4.Apply the equations that specify the balance of forces at equilibrium. (Set the net force in the x and y directions equal to zero.) 5.Select a convenient axis of rotation. Set the sum of the torques about this axis equal to zero. 6. Solve the equations for the desired unknown quantities. 4

Example 3 A Diving Board A woman whose weight is 530 N is poised at the right end of a diving board with length 3.90 m. The board has negligible weight and is supported by a fulcrum 1.40 m away from the left end. Find the forces that the bolt and the fulcrum exert on the board. 5

Example 5 Bodybuilding The arm is horizontal and weighs 31.0 N. The deltoid muscle can supply 1840 N of force. What is the weight of the heaviest dumbbell he can hold? 6

Center of Gravity The center of gravity of a rigid body is the point at which its weight can be considered to act when the torque due to the weight is being calculated. 7

Example 6 Center of Gravity of an Arm The horizontal arm is composed of three parts: the upper arm (17 N), the lower arm (11 N), and the hand (4.2 N). Find the center of gravity of the arm relative to the shoulder joint. 8

9.3 Center of Gravity Conceptual Example 7 Overloading a Cargo Plane This accident occurred because the plane was overloaded toward the rear. How did a shift in the center of gravity of the plane cause the accident? 9

Newton’s 2 nd Law for Rotational Motion Moment of Inertia, I Net external torque Moment of inertia Angular acceleration must be expressed in radians/s 2. 10

9.4 Newton’s Second Law for Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis Example 9 The Moment of Inertial Depends on Where the Axis Is. Two particles each have mass and are fixed at the ends of a thin rigid rod. The length of the rod is L. Find the moment of inertia when this object rotates relative to an axis that is perpendicular to the rod at (a) one end and (b) the center. (a) (b) 11

Newton’s 2 nd Law Rotational Motion Example 12 Hoisting a Crate The combined moment of inertia of the dual pulley is 50.0 kg·m 2. The crate weighs 4420 N. A tension of 2150 N is maintained in the cable attached to the motor. Find the angular acceleration of the dual pulley. 12

9.5 Rotational Work and Energy DEFINITION OF ROTATIONAL WORK Rotational work done by a constant torque in turning an object through an angle is The angle must be in radians. Units: joule (J) 13

9.5 Rotational Work and Energy DEFINITION OF ROTATIONAL KINETIC ENERGY The rotational kinetic energy of a rigid rotating object is The angular speed must be in rad/s. Units: joule (J) 14

9.5 Rotational Work and Energy Example 13 Rolling Cylinders A thin-walled hollow cylinder (mass = m h, radius = r h ) and a solid cylinder (mass = m s, radius = r s ) start from rest at the top of an incline. Determine which cylinder has the greatest translational speed upon reaching the bottom. ENERGY CONSERVATION The cylinder with the smaller moment of inertia will have a greater final translational speed. 15

9.6 Angular Momentum DEFINITION OF ANGULAR MOMENTUM The angular momentum L = body’s moment of inertia * angular velocity The angular speed must be in rad/s. Units: kg·m 2 /s CONSERVATION OF ANGULAR MOMENTUM Angular momentum remains constant (is conserved) if net external torque is zero. Conceptual Example 14 A Spinning Skater An ice skater is spinning with both arms and a leg outstretched. She pulls her arms and leg inward and her spinning motion changes dramatically. Use the principle of conservation of angular momentum to explain how and why her spinning motion changes. 16

9.6 Angular Momentum Example 15 Satellite in Elliptical Orbit A satellite in elliptical orbit around earth. Its closest approach is 8.37x10 6 m from earth-center. Its greatest distance is 25.1x10 6 m from earth-center. Speed of satellite at perigee is 8450 m/s. Find speed at apogee. angular momentum conservation 17