9. Rotations, Part I: Dynamics of Rigid Bodies

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Fundamentals of Physics (PHYS 200)

Part I of Rotations. The lecture begins with examining rotation of rigid bodies in two dimensions. The concepts of "rotation" and "translation" are explained. The use of radians is introduced. Angular velocity, angular momentum, angular acceleration, torque and inertia are also discussed. Finally, the Parallel Axis Theorem is expounded.

00:00 - Chapter 1. Introduction to Rigid Bodies; Rotation of Rigid Bodies
08:15 - Chapter 2. Rotation in Terms of Circle Parameters and Radian
19:57 - Chapter 3. Radial and Tangential Rotation at Constant Acceleration
28:34 - Chapter 4. Moment of Inertia, Angular Momentum, Kinetic Energy
46:47 - Chapter 5. Torque and Work Energy Theorem
01:01:36 - Chapter 6. Calculate Moment of Inertia: Examples for Rod, Disk, etc.

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This course was recorded in Fall 2006.