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What is the special case of rotational motion around an axis of rotation fixed in three-dimensional space?
What is the special case of rotational motion around an axis of rotation fixed in three-dimensional space?
- Precession motion
- Axial rotation (correct)
- Wobbling motion
- Free rotation
According to Euler's rotation theorem, what is impossible to do simultaneously?
According to Euler's rotation theorem, what is impossible to do simultaneously?
- Free rotation along a single fixed direction
- Stable rotation without torque
- Wobbling and precession motion
- Forced rotation along a number of stationary axes (correct)
Which type of rotation is assumed to be stable and does not require torque to keep it going?
Which type of rotation is assumed to be stable and does not require torque to keep it going?
- Rotation around a fixed axis (correct)
- Wobbling motion
- Free rotation of a rigid body
- Precession motion
Why is rotation around a fixed axis typically taught in introductory physics courses after students have mastered linear motion?
Why is rotation around a fixed axis typically taught in introductory physics courses after students have mastered linear motion?
What type of motion excludes the possibility of the instantaneous axis of rotation changing its orientation and cannot describe wobbling or precession?
What type of motion excludes the possibility of the instantaneous axis of rotation changing its orientation and cannot describe wobbling or precession?