Rotational Dynamics 8.3
Newton’s Second Law of Rotation Net positive torque, counterclockwise acceleration. Net negative torque, clockwise acceleration.
When net torque is zero: Object rotates at constant velocity, Or if object at rest, object does not rotate.
Momentum Objects also resist change in their rotational motion. Rotating objects have inertia, and have a momentum assoc. with rotation. Unit: kgm 2 /s
Angular momentum is conserved When no net torque is acting on an object or objects, angular momentum is conserved – law of conservation of angular momentum. AB L A = L B I = I Animation:
Kinetic Energy Rotating objects have KE associated with their angular speed. Unit: J Animation:
Mechanical Energy is Conserved
Answer to Sample Problem 8C: 13 Nm Answers to Problem #2 for Practice 8C: 2.) –8.1 Nm
Answer to Sample Problem 8D: 0.24 rad/s Answers to Even Problems for Practice 8D: 2.) 24 rad/s 4.) 9.1 x 10 2 m/s
Answer to Sample Problem 8E: 5.29 m/s Answer to Problem #2 from Practice 8E: 2.) 12.0 m/s