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What force acts vertically upwards at the lowermost position of a bob in vertical circular motion?
What force acts vertically upwards at the lowermost position of a bob in vertical circular motion?
The tension in a string is always necessary for a bob to perform vertical circular motion.
The tension in a string is always necessary for a bob to perform vertical circular motion.
False
What force is responsible for changing the direction of velocity in vertical circular motion?
What force is responsible for changing the direction of velocity in vertical circular motion?
Tension
In a sphere of death, the normal reaction force replaces the _________ in vertical circular motion.
In a sphere of death, the normal reaction force replaces the _________ in vertical circular motion.
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Match the following concepts with their corresponding definitions:
Match the following concepts with their corresponding definitions:
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Which component of weight contributes to changing the speed of a bob during vertical motion?
Which component of weight contributes to changing the speed of a bob during vertical motion?
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In the context of the upper limit speed for a vehicle on a convex bridge, the normal force and weight must combine to provide centripetal force.
In the context of the upper limit speed for a vehicle on a convex bridge, the normal force and weight must combine to provide centripetal force.
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What happens to the speed of a bob while going up in vertical circular motion?
What happens to the speed of a bob while going up in vertical circular motion?
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What happens to the velocity of an object in uniform circular motion?
What happens to the velocity of an object in uniform circular motion?
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Centripetal force acts outwards from the center of the circular path.
Centripetal force acts outwards from the center of the circular path.
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Define centripetal acceleration.
Define centripetal acceleration.
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The time taken to complete one revolution in uniform circular motion is called the ______.
The time taken to complete one revolution in uniform circular motion is called the ______.
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Match the types of circular motion with their characteristics:
Match the types of circular motion with their characteristics:
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Which of the following is an example of centrifugal force?
Which of the following is an example of centrifugal force?
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Tangential acceleration is always directed toward the center of the circular path.
Tangential acceleration is always directed toward the center of the circular path.
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What is the frequency of revolution in circular motion?
What is the frequency of revolution in circular motion?
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What is the moment of inertia for a circular disc of mass M and radius R rotating about its own axis?
What is the moment of inertia for a circular disc of mass M and radius R rotating about its own axis?
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The radius of gyration for a circular disc is equal to its radius.
The radius of gyration for a circular disc is equal to its radius.
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What does the term 'radius of gyration' refer to in the context of the moment of inertia?
What does the term 'radius of gyration' refer to in the context of the moment of inertia?
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The moment of inertia of a solid cylinder with mass M and radius R, coinciding with its axis, is ___.
The moment of inertia of a solid cylinder with mass M and radius R, coinciding with its axis, is ___.
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Match the following bodies with their respective moment of inertia about the specified axis:
Match the following bodies with their respective moment of inertia about the specified axis:
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For a thin uniform ring of mass M and radius R, what is the moment of inertia about its central axis?
For a thin uniform ring of mass M and radius R, what is the moment of inertia about its central axis?
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A higher radius results in a higher moment of inertia for a uniform disc, all other factors being equal.
A higher radius results in a higher moment of inertia for a uniform disc, all other factors being equal.
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What is the significance of the moment of inertia in physics?
What is the significance of the moment of inertia in physics?
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What is the formula that relates moment of inertia (I), mass (M), and radius of gyration (K)?
What is the formula that relates moment of inertia (I), mass (M), and radius of gyration (K)?
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The larger the radius of gyration, the closer the mass is to the axis of rotation.
The larger the radius of gyration, the closer the mass is to the axis of rotation.
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What does the radius of gyration represent in relation to mass distribution?
What does the radius of gyration represent in relation to mass distribution?
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The moment of inertia of a hollow sphere coinciding with any diameter is expressed as ______.
The moment of inertia of a hollow sphere coinciding with any diameter is expressed as ______.
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Match the following shapes with their corresponding moment of inertia formulas:
Match the following shapes with their corresponding moment of inertia formulas:
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Which of the following describes the radius of gyration?
Which of the following describes the radius of gyration?
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The moment of inertia can be determined directly for any object regardless of its shape.
The moment of inertia can be determined directly for any object regardless of its shape.
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Explain the physical significance of the radius of gyration.
Explain the physical significance of the radius of gyration.
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What does the radius of gyration signify?
What does the radius of gyration signify?
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The theorem of parallel axes states that the moment of inertia about any axis is the sum of the moment of inertia about the center of mass and the product of mass and square of the distance between the axes.
The theorem of parallel axes states that the moment of inertia about any axis is the sum of the moment of inertia about the center of mass and the product of mass and square of the distance between the axes.
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What is the condition to apply the theorem of parallel axes?
What is the condition to apply the theorem of parallel axes?
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The theorem of perpendicular axes applies to objects that are _____ dimensional.
The theorem of perpendicular axes applies to objects that are _____ dimensional.
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Match the components related to moment of inertia with their descriptions:
Match the components related to moment of inertia with their descriptions:
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Which of the following objects can be analyzed using the theorem of perpendicular axes?
Which of the following objects can be analyzed using the theorem of perpendicular axes?
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The radius of gyration is the distance from the center of mass to the axis of rotation.
The radius of gyration is the distance from the center of mass to the axis of rotation.
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State the theorem of perpendicular axes.
State the theorem of perpendicular axes.
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What happens to a dancer's angular speed when they decrease their moment of inertia by folding their arms?
What happens to a dancer's angular speed when they decrease their moment of inertia by folding their arms?
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The statement 'Angular momentum is conserved when an external torque is applied' is true.
The statement 'Angular momentum is conserved when an external torque is applied' is true.
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State the principle of conservation of angular momentum.
State the principle of conservation of angular momentum.
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When divers leave the diving board, they __________ their body to reduce inertia and increase angular speed.
When divers leave the diving board, they __________ their body to reduce inertia and increase angular speed.
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Match the following scenarios with their effect according to the conservation of angular momentum:
Match the following scenarios with their effect according to the conservation of angular momentum:
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the moment of inertia and angular speed?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the moment of inertia and angular speed?
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A ballet dancer increases their angular speed by spreading their arms wide.
A ballet dancer increases their angular speed by spreading their arms wide.
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Describe one example of how divers use angular momentum in a dive.
Describe one example of how divers use angular momentum in a dive.
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Study Notes
Rotational Dynamics
- This subject matter pertains to the study of rotational motion, including concepts like torque, angular momentum, moment of inertia, and related equations, particularly within the context of HSC Board 2025 Physics.
Uniform Circular Motion (UCM)
- UCM describes a circular motion where the speed of the object remains constant.
- The direction of velocity, however, changes continuously. This constant change in direction signifies acceleration.
- This acceleration is directed towards the center of the circle and is known as centripetal acceleration.
- The formula for this acceleration is ac = v2/r, where ac is centripetal acceleration, v is the speed, and r is the radius of the circular path.
Period and Frequency
- Period (T) is the time taken for one complete revolution.
- Frequency (n) is the number of revolutions per unit time.
- The relationship between period and frequency is n = 1/T.
- The relationship between linear velocity, angular velocity and radius is v = ωr.
Centripetal Force
- Centripetal force is the force required to keep an object moving in a circular path.
- It is always directed towards the center of the circle.
- The equation is Fc = mac = mv2/r.
Centrifugal Force
- Centrifugal force is an apparent outward force that arises in a rotating frame of reference.
- It is not a real force, but rather a consequence of inertia.
- The magnitude of centrifugal force is equal to that of centripetal force, with opposite direction.
Non-uniform Circular Motion
- In non-uniform circular motion, the speed of the object changes along with its direction.
- There exist two types of accelerations.
- Tangential acceleration (at) changes the speed of the object. The equation for this tangential acceleration is at = (Δv)/(Δt), where Δv is a change in velocity and Δt is a change in time (at is directed along the tangent to the circle).
- Radial or Centripetal acceleration (ac) changes the direction of the object's velocity (ac is directed along the radius). The equation for this centripetal acceleration remains the same (ac = v2/r).
Applications
- Vehicles on horizontal circular tracks and banking on curved roads
- Well of death stunts
- Conical Pendula
- Vertical Circular Motion (roller coasters, water in a bucket)
Moment of Inertia
- It is a measure of a body's resistance to rotational acceleration. It depends both on the mass of the object and how that mass is distributed relative to the axis of rotation.
- The equation is I = Σmr2.
Rolling Motion
- Rolling motion occurs when a body spins and simultaneously translates.
- The kinetic energy of a rolling body combines translational and rotational components.
- The expression for kinetic energy of a rolling body is KE = ½MV2 + ½IW2 (or KE = ½MV2 + ½MK2ω2)where I is moment of inertia and K is the radius of gyration.
Conservation of Angular Momentum
- The angular momentum of a system remains constant if there is no net external torque acting on the system.
- The law is useful in explaining phenomena such as the changing angular velocity of a ballet dancer or a diver during a routine in a swimming pool, as they respectively change their body positioning.
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Test your understanding of vertical circular motion with this quiz. Questions cover key forces like tension, normal force, and centripetal force involved in the motion of a bob. Determine how these forces interact and impact the speed and direction of the motion.