1. Angular Motion
&
Rotational Dynamics
Copyright Sautter 2003

2. Angular Motion
Angular motion involves rotation or circular motion. Some elements of circular motion have already been discussed and we will review them here.
Circular motion (rotation) can be measured using linear units or angular units. Angular units refer to revolutions, degrees or radians.
The properties of circular motion include displacement, velocity and acceleration. When applied to rotation the values become angular displacement, angular velocity or angular acceleration. Additionally, angular motion can be measured using frequencies and periods or rotation.
The Greek letters theta (), omega () and alpha () are used to represent angular displacement, angular velocity and angular acceleration

3.    Angular Measurement Units & Symbols
= Angular Displacement ( radians or revolutions )  
= Angular velocity ( radians / sec ) 
= Angular Displacement ( radians / sec ) 2
hz = frequency ( hertz )
sec = Period ( 1 / seconds ) -1

4. Summary of Rotational Motion Equations
AVERAGE =  /  t = (2 + 1) / 2
 = o t + ½ t2
i = o + t
i = ½ (i2 - o2) / 
s =  r
Vlinear =  r
alinear =  r
f = 1/ T
T = 1 / f
1 revolution = 360 degrees = 2  radians
 = 2  f
 = 2  / T

5. τ = F x r Moment of Inertia
All states of motion are subject to the laws of inertia, that is tend to remain at the same rate and in the same directional orientation.
In the case of rotational motion, the angular velocity tends to remain unchanged and the plane of rotation persists.
As you will recall, outside forces can change inertial conditions. In rotation, outside torques must be applied to change an objects rotational inertia.
Torque, as you remember, is a force applied perpendicularly to the center of rotation.
τ = F x r

6. τ = F x r, recall that F = ma, therefore:
Moment of Inertia
The tendency of a body to resist changes in its linear state of motion is measured by its mass.
The tendency of a body to resist changes in its rotational state of motion is measured by its moment of inertia.
Moment of inertia involves not just the mass of a rotating object but also the distribution of the mass within the object.
τ = F x r, recall that F = ma, therefore:
τ = ma x r, since a =  r, τ = m  r x r =(mr2 )
I = mr2 and τ = I

7. Moment of Inertia
τ = I
Note the similarity to F = ma for linear motion. Instead of a applied force (F) and applied torque (τ) is necessary to provide acceleration.
Instead of mass (m), the moment of inertia (I) determines the resulting acceleration.
Instead of linear acceleration (a), angular acceleration () results from the application of a torque.
Although, the moment of inertia in its simplest form is given as mass times radius squared (mr2), in more complex bodies the value of I must be found by calculus methods (integration) or experimental means.

8. The Laws of Motion for Rotating Bodies (A summary)
First Law – A body which is rotating tends to keep rotating at the same rate and in the same plane unless acted on by an outside torque.
Second Law –
Torque = Moment of Inertia x angular acceleration (τ = I)
Third Law – for every torque there must be an equal but opposite torque.

9. Moment of Inertia
When the moment of inertia is found by experiment a simplifying technique similar to the center of mass concept is used.
Remember, the center of mass of an object is a point where all the mass of the body could be concentrated to give the same inertial properties as the actual mass distribution of the body.
When describing rotational motion, radius of gyration is used in place of the center of mass concept.
The radius of gyration of a body is the radius of a thin ring of a mass equal to the mass of the body which would give the same rotational characteristics as the actual body.

10. I for any object of mass m and radius of gyration rg
Moments of Inertia
for Common Objects
Rotational
Axis
Rotational
Axis
Rotational
Axis
Rotational
Axis
Sphere
I = 2/5 mr2
Cylinder
I = 1/2 mr2
Thin Ring
I = mr2
Thin Rod
I = 1/12 mr2
I for any object of mass m and radius of gyration rg
I = mrg2

11. Equations for Rotational Motion
All bodies in linear motion possess characteristics such as momentum and kinetic energy. All rotating body possess similar properties.
Linear equations can be converted to rotational analogs by substituting angular values into the linear equations.
Careful analysis of the units involved will show that the rotational equations yield the appropriate units for each quantity measured (joules for energy, kg m/s for momentum, watts for power, etc.)

12. These linear values are replaced by the angular
Comparing Linear and Angular Quantities
These linear values are
replaced by the angular
values shown:
Linear ~ Angular
(mass) m ~ I
(acceleration) a ~ α
(velocity) v ~ ω
(displacement) s ~ θ
(force) F ~ τ
(momentum) p ~ L

13. Obtained by Substitution
Comparing Linear and Angular Equations
Rotational Equations
Obtained by Substitution
Linear Rotational
F = ma τ = Iα
p = mv L = Iω
W = Fs Wrot = τθ
P = Fv Prot = τω
K.E. = 1/2 mv K.E.rot = 1/2 Iω2

14. Applying Rotational Dynamics

15. Rotational Dynamic Problems (a) Find the moment of inertia of a 1 kg disk with radius of 34 cm and rotating at 45 rpm. (b) what is its kinetic energy? © what is its angular momentum ?
Rotational
Axis
m = 1 kg
R = 34 cm = 0.34 m
Frequency = 45 rpm = 45/60 = 0.75 rps
 = 2  f = 1.5 
(a) Idisk = ½ mr2 = ½ (1 kg)(0.34 m)2 = kg m2
(b) K.E.rot = 1/2 Iω2 = ½ (0.0578)(1.5 )2 = joules
(c) L = Iω = (0.0578)(1.5 ) = 1.28 kg m/s

16. Rotational Dynamic Problems A disk rolls down an incline1
Rotational Dynamic Problems A disk rolls down an incline1.2 meters high. What is its speed at the bottom of the hill ?
Rotational
Axis
1.2 m
Potential energy  kinetic energy
Kinetic energy  K.E. translation + K.E. rotation
P.E. = K.E. rotation + K.E. translation
P.E. = K.E.rot + K.E.trans
P.E. = mgh, K.E.rot = ½ Iω2, K.E.trans = ½ mv2
Idisk = ½ mr2, vtrans =  r,  = v/r
K.E.rot = ½ Iω2 = ½ (½ mr2)(v/r)2 = ¼ mv2
mgh = ¼ mv2 + ½ mv2 , canceling mass from both sides gives:
gh = ¾ v2 , v = ( 4/3 gh )1/2 = (4/3 x 9.8 x 1.2)1/2 = m/s

17. Rotational Dynamic Problems A fly wheel with a moment of inertia of 6 kg-m2 is acted on by a constant torque of 50 N-m. (a) What is the angular acceleration of the wheel (b) How long will it take to reach an angular velocity of 90 radians per second from rest?
6 kg-m2
50 N-m
τ = Iα
i = o + t
(a) τ = Iα , α = τ/I
α = 50 N-m / 6 kg-m2 = 8.33 rad / sec
(b) i = o + t, t = (i - o) / 
t= ( 90 – 0) / 8.33 = 10.8 seconds

18. Rotational Dynamic Problems A ballerina spins at 1 rps
Rotational Dynamic Problems A ballerina spins at 1 rps. With outstretched arms her moment of inertia is 2.4 kg-m2. When she pulls in her arms her moment of inertia becomes 1.2 kg-m2. (a) what is her frequency with her arm retracted ? (b) How much work is needed to retract her arms?
L = Iω
K.E.rot = 1/2 Iω2
f1 = 1 rps
I = 2.4 Kg-m2
f2 = 2 rps
(a) Conservation of momentum – Σ Lbefore = Σ Lafter
Σ(Iω)before = Σ(Iω)after , (2.4 kg-m2 x 1 rps) = (1.2 kg-m2 ω)
ωafter = 2.4 / 1.2 = 2 rps
(b) Conservation of energy - Σ energybefore = Σ energyafter
K.E.rot = ½ Iω2,
Σ energybefore = ½ (2.4)(2  1)2 = 4.8 2 joules
Σ energyafter = ½ (1.2)(2  2)2 = 9.6 2 joules
Energy added = 9.6 2 – 4.8 2 =4.8 2 = 48 joules of work done by the skater

19. Rotational Dynamic Problems A truck tire of mass 10 kg experiences an angular acceleration of 3 radians per second2 when a torque of 30 N-m is applied. Find its radius of gyration.
I = mrg2
τ = Iα
τ = Iα
30 N-m = I (5 rad/s2), I = 30/5 = 6 kg-m2
I = mrg2
6 kg-m2 = 10 kg x rg2 , rg = (6 / 10)1/2
rg = m or 77 cm

20. Now it's time for you to try some problems on your own !
The problems are similar to the ones which have been solved
so look back and review the appropriate problem
if you get stuck !

21. The moment of inertia of a 45 kg grindstone is 5 kg-m2. Find its
radius of gyration ?
(A) 0.13 m (B) 33 cm (C) 2.0 m (D) 96 cm
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A flywheel rotating at 120 rad/s has a brake apply 200 N-m of torque to
it. It stops in 80 seconds. What is the moment of inertia of the flywheel ?
(A) 113 kg-m2 (B) 36 kg-m2 (C) 200 kg-m2 (D) 300 kg-m2
Find the momentum of inertia of the Earth in kg-m2. Its mass is 6 x 1024 kg
and its radius is 6.4 x 106 m.
(A) 9.8 x (B) 4.0 x 1030 (C) 9.4 x (D) 2.3 x 1030
A wheel with a moment of inertia of 4.0 kg-m2. It is rotating at 40 rad/s.
Find its kinetic energy.
(A) 3.2 x 10-3 j (B) 3.0 x 105 j (C) 7.2 x 102 j (D) 3200 j
Two disks, each with a moment of inertia of 1.0 kg-m2, one of which is
rotating at 100 rad/s and the other at rest are press together. Find
new angular velocity of the combination in rad/s.
(A) (B) 50 (C) (D) 200

22. THE END