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?

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

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How is the longitudinal axis typically defined?

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

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

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

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

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

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What unit is used to measure angular velocity?

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

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What effect do external forces have on angular momentum?

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

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

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

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

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

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How is centripetal force defined in relation to centrifugal force?

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

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

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

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

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

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How is artificial gravity primarily simulated in space habitats?

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

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

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Which statement about centrifugal force is true?

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In which scenario does centripetal force not exist?

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

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Which of the following best describes centripetal force?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What is the defining characteristic of torque?

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

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

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What must be true for a force to produce torque?

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Which of the following statements about torque is incorrect?

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How does the distribution of mass affect rotational inertia?

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What keeps an object in rotational equilibrium?

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

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

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Flashcards

Torque

The ability of a force to produce rotation around an axis. It's not the force itself, but the twisting or turning effect it creates.

External Force

A force applied to an object from outside its system. It's needed to produce torque and cause rotation.

Lever Arm

The distance between the axis of rotation and the point where the force is applied. It's a key factor in determining torque.

Torque Equation

The mathematical formula for calculating torque: τ = r × F, where τ is torque, r is the lever arm, and F is the force applied perpendicular to the lever arm.

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Rotational Equilibrium

A state where an object is not rotating, or it's rotating at a constant speed. The net torque acting on it is zero.

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Center of Mass

The point where all the mass of an object is concentrated. It's important for understanding how an object rotates.

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Axis of Rotation

The point or line around which an object rotates. It's a key factor in determining how torque affects an object's rotation.

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Rotational Inertia

A measure of an object's resistance to changes in its angular velocity (rotational speed). It's influenced by the shape and distribution of mass.

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Torque Formula (Perpendicular Force)

τ = F x L, where τ is torque, F is the force applied perpendicular to the rotating arm, and L is the length of the rotating arm.

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Torque Formula (Non-Perpendicular Force)

τ = F x L x sin(θ), where τ is torque, F is the force applied, L is the length of the rotating arm, and θ is the angle between the force and the rotating arm.

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Rotational Inertia Formula (Point Mass)

I = mr², where I is rotational inertia, m is the mass of the object, and r is the perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation.

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Rotational Inertia Formula (Distributed Mass)

I = Σ(m₁r²) = m₁r² + m₂r² + ... +mₙr², where I is rotational inertia, m is mass of each individual part, and r is the distance of each part from the axis.

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Longitudinal Axis

An imaginary line running through the body, from head to toe, around which a gymnast would do a somersault.

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Transverse Axis

An imaginary line running side-to-side through the body, around which a gymnast would do a cartwheel.

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Medial Axis

The vertical axis that divides the body into front and back halves, resulting in the highest rotational inertia due to mass distributed farthest from the axis.

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Rotational Inertia and Mass Distribution

The distribution of mass around the axis of rotation significantly impacts rotational inertia. Mass concentrated further from the axis leads to greater inertia.

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Hollow Cylinder vs. Solid Cylinder

A hollow cylinder has higher rotational inertia than a solid cylinder due to its concentrated mass near the outer radius, making it roll down an incline slower.

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Rotational Inertia and Density

The density of a rolling object influences its acceleration down an incline. Higher density objects with greater mass have greater inertia.

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Rotational Inertia in Rolling

The distribution of mass and density of a rolling object influence its rotational inertia, which determines its acceleration down an incline.

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Rolling Object Acceleration

Objects with lower rotational inertia roll down an incline faster due to the lesser resistance to angular motion.

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Gyroscopic effect

The production of gyroscopic force due to the principle of angular momentum.

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Conservation of angular momentum

The total angular momentum of a closed system remains constant in the absence of external torque.

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What happens when an ice skater extends their arms while spinning?

Extending arms increases rotational inertia, which decreases rotational velocity to conserve angular momentum.

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Angular velocity

The rate of change of angular position, measured in radians per second (rad/s).

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Rotational velocity

The rate of change of angular position, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM) or degrees per second.

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Formula for angular velocity from linear velocity

ω = v/r, where ω is angular velocity, v is linear velocity, and r is radius of rotation.

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Formula for angular velocity from RPM

ω = 2π· RPM/60, where ω is angular velocity and RPM is revolutions per minute.

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Simulated gravity

Creating artificial gravity in environments lacking it, often using rotation.

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Centrifugal Force

The force that pulls an object away from the center of rotation. It's not a real force but a result of inertia acting on a mass in circular motion.

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How Centrifugal Force Simulates Gravity

By rotating a space habitat, centrifugal force creates an outward push on objects, mimicking the effect of gravity. This feels like downward force.

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Centrifugal Force Equation

The force (F) due to centrifugal motion is calculated as F = mrω², where m is mass, r is the distance from the center of rotation, and ω is the angular velocity.

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Centripetal Force

The force that pulls an object towards the center of rotation. It's necessary to keep an object moving in a circular path.

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Centripetal Force Examples

Examples of centripetal force include a swinging pendulum (tension in the string), a car turning on a track (friction between tires and road), and a planet orbiting a star (gravity).

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Relationship between Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces

Centrifugal force is the outward push felt by an object in circular motion, while centripetal force is the inward pull that causes this motion.

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Artificial Gravity

The creation of a force that mimics the effects of gravity in a space environment. It's often achieved using rotation and centrifugal force.

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Why Artificial Gravity is Needed

Without gravity, astronauts experience muscle and bone loss. Artificial gravity helps maintain human health during long-duration space missions.

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Centripetal Force in Turning Cars

The friction between a car's tires and the road acts as the centripetal force, keeping the car moving in a circular path while turning. Without friction, the car would continue in a straight line.

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Centripetal Force in Space Habitats

Artificial gravity can be created in rotating space habitats by using centripetal force. This force keeps astronauts pinned to the inside of the rotating habitat, simulating Earth's gravity.

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Linear Acceleration for Gravity Simulation

A spacecraft could simulate gravity by constantly accelerating in a straight line at 9.81 m/s². This would create a feeling of weight similar to Earth's gravity.

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Disadvantages of Linear Acceleration

Using continuous linear acceleration to simulate gravity has drawbacks such as high fuel consumption and potential turbulence caused by the spacecraft's movement.

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Angular Displacement

The change in an object's angular position, measured in radians. It depends on the length of the arc traveled and the radius of the circle.

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Radial Vector (r)

The line connecting an object's position on a circular path to the center of the circle. It's the radius of the circle.

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Arc Length (l)

The distance traveled along the curved path of a circle. It's related to the angle and radius of the circle.

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Angular Displacement Formula

Angular displacement (θ) is calculated by dividing the arc length (l) by the radius (r): θ = l/r.

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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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