Physics Chapter: Rotational Motion and Kinematics
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Which axis of rotation has the highest rotational inertia?

  • Transverse Axis
  • Horizontal Axis
  • Medial Axis (correct)
  • Longitudinal Axis

    • What effect does extending a leg or arms have on rotational inertia about the longitudinal axis?

  • It has no effect on rotational inertia.
  • It makes rotation impossible.
  • It increases rotational inertia. (correct)
  • It decreases rotational inertia.

    • What characteristic is true for a solid cylinder compared to a hollow cylinder when rolling down an incline?

  • It has a higher rotational inertia.
  • It rolls down faster. (correct)
  • It rolls down slower.
  • It has mass concentrated at its outer radius.

    • In the transverse axis, what kind of movement is performed by an athlete?

    <p>A backflip or somersault.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for a hollow cylinder to roll down slower than a solid cylinder?

    <p>Its mass is concentrated away from the axis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the longitudinal axis typically defined?

    <p>A vertical axis allowing for easy rotation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material would generally have the least acceleration when rolling down an incline?

    <p>Iron metal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the medial axis is false?

    <p>It has the least rotational inertia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main principle that allows the gyroscopic effect to occur?

    <p>Conservation of angular momentum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the absence of external torque, what happens to the angular momentum of a closed system?

    <p>It remains constant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does an ice skater slow down by extending their arms during a spin?

    <p>It increases rotational inertia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unit is used to measure angular velocity?

    <p>Radians per second (rad/s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can rotational velocity in revolutions per minute be converted to angular velocity?

    <p>Multiply by 2π and divide by 60</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do external forces have on angular momentum?

    <p>They can alter angular momentum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which formula correctly represents the relationship between angular velocity and linear velocity?

    <p>$ω = v/r$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the angular momentum when an object changes its rotational inertia without external force?

    <p>Angular momentum remains the same</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of tension in a pendulum's motion?

    <p>To pull the ball toward the center of rotation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which force is essential for a car to turn safely without slipping?

    <p>Friction between the wheels and the road.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To simulate gravity in a stationary spacecraft, what acceleration rate is needed?

    <p>9.81 $m/s^2$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is centripetal force defined in relation to centrifugal force?

    <p>Centripetal force equals centrifugal force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hampers the effectiveness of linear acceleration to simulate gravity in space?

    <p>Fuel efficiency and the comfort of astronauts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What changes primarily affect the formulas used in rotational kinematics compared to linear kinematics?

    <p>The angular displacement and radial vector.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of a round-a-bout, what determines the angular displacement of an object?

    <p>The length of the arc and radial vector.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential challenge of using artificial habitats for astronauts to simulate gravity?

    <p>Maintaining centripetal force while rotating.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of centrifugal force in a rotating system?

    <p>To push objects away from the center of rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is artificial gravity primarily simulated in space habitats?

    <p>By linear acceleration and rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly represents the mathematical expression of centrifugal force?

    <p>$F = mrw^2$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of centripetal force on a rotating object?

    <p>It pulls the object toward the center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about centrifugal force is true?

    <p>It results from the inertia of a mass in rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario does centripetal force not exist?

    <p>An object in free fall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enables a car’s wheels to splash water when driving over it?

    <p>The centrifugal force generated by the moving tires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes centripetal force?

    <p>It is dependent on external forces like tension or gravity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the torque formula $τ = F × L$ assume about the force applied?

    <p>The force is applied perpendicular to the rotating arm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of rotational inertia, what primarily differentiates it from linear inertia?

    <p>Rotational inertia depends on the distribution of mass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is essential in calculating the rotational inertia $I = mr^2$?

    <p>The mass of the object and its distance from the rotation axis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the distribution of mass affect the rotational inertia of an object?

    <p>Concentrating mass near the axis makes it easier to rotate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which axes pass through the center of gravity in the human body?

    <p>Medial, transverse, and longitudinal axes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the torque $τ = Fr ext{ sin } θ$ formula?

    <p>It accounts for the angle of applied force in torque calculation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the rotational inertia of a barbell change when weights are placed further from its axis of rotation?

    <p>It becomes more difficult to rotate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of torque?

    <p>It occurs only when there is an external force producing rotation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which formula is applicable for calculating rotational inertia for hollow disks and solid spherical objects?

    <p>$I = ∑m₁r²$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a balanced seesaw, what happens if one child moves closer to the pivot?

    <p>The torque becomes smaller on the moving side.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be true for a force to produce torque?

    <p>The force must be applied at an angle greater than 0°.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about torque is incorrect?

    <p>Torque is the same as the force applied.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the distribution of mass affect rotational inertia?

    <p>Greater mass concentration away from the axis increases rotational inertia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What keeps an object in rotational equilibrium?

    <p>The total torque must be zero.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scenarios illustrates the principle of torque in everyday life?

    <p>Turning a doorknob to open a door.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During a rotation, what is true about the force applied to produce torque?

    <p>It can be non-perpendicular but should always be an external force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Rotational Motion and Kinematics

    • Torque is not a force, but it is produced by an external force
    • Concepts of linear kinematics are similar to rotational kinematics, but variables are modified
    • A perpendicular force to the lever arm is not needed to produce torque; a force is sufficient
    • Consider the distribution and shape of mass when calculating rotational inertia
    • The center of mass is not always the rotational axis of an object
    • An object is in rotational equilibrium if the center of mass is directly above the support base

    Torque

    • Torque is the ability of a force to produce rotation around an axis
    • Torque exists only with rotation, which is caused by an external force
    • Torque is present in daily activities like turning doorknobs, twisting bottle caps, etc.
    • To calculate torque, the length of the rotating object and the force applied perpendicular to it must be considered.

    Rotational Inertia

    • Inertia is a measure of an object's resistance to changes in motion
    • Mass and the distribution of mass affect rotational inertia
    • Mass concentrated closer to the axis of rotation results in weaker rotational inertia, making it easier to rotate
    • Mass concentrated further from the axis of rotation results in stronger rotational inertia, making it harder to rotate

    Angular Momentum

    • Angular momentum is similar to linear momentum, but it includes the radial distance from the rotational axis
    • Similar to linear momentum, angular momentum remains constant if no external torque acts upon it.
    • Torque is required to change the angular momentum of an object

    Conservation of Angular Momentum

    • The angular momentum of a closed system remains constant unless acted upon by an external torque
    • For example, when spinning with arms outstretched and pulling them in, the spin speeds up
    • This is because the rotational inertia decreases, while the angular momentum stays the same

    Angular Velocity and Rotational Velocity

    • Angular velocity is expressed in radians per second (rad/s)
    • Rotational velocity is expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM) or degrees per second
    • The formula ω =v / r relates linear velocity to angular velocity

    Rotational Kinematics

    • Rotational kinematics is similar to linear kinematics, but the variables are different.
    • Formulas for angular displacement θ, angular velocity ω, and angular acceleration α are crucial.
    • Angular displacement is positive for counterclockwise rotation and negative for clockwise rotation.

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