Rotational Dynamics Review

A set of flashcards to help review key vocabulary terms related to rotational dynamics and exam preparation.

Torque

A measure of the force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion.

Moment of Inertia

The resistance of an object to changes in its rotation, based on its mass distribution.

Right Hand Rule

A convention used to determine the direction of torque based on the orientation of the fingers and thumb of the right hand.

Angular Acceleration

The rate of change of angular velocity over time.

Equations of Motion for Rotational Dynamics

Analogous to linear motion, including torques and moment of inertia.

Closed-book exam

An examination format where only certain materials or tools are allowed, often excluding textbooks or other resources.

Frictionless pulley

A pulley that allows objects to move freely without friction affecting motion.

Free-Body Diagram

A graphical representation used to visualize the forces acting on a single object.

Gravitational Force

The force exerted by gravity on an object, usually referred to as weight.

Independent Bodies

Objects in a problem that can move or act without affecting one another.