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In this rotational motion worksheet, learners calculate and answer 50 multiple choice questions related to the properties of rotating bodies.
Explanations for six different physics lab activities and five suggested assessments are contained in this resource by the National Science Teachers Association. Any combination can be used to open learners' eyes to rotational motion. They explore rotational inertia with weights and a meter stick, rotating force fields with a spring balance and pendulum, conservation of momentum with a bicycle wheel, and more! For a little excitement and a lot of education, check out this collection of physics pursuits.
Students solve problems using identities and properties. In this trigonometry lesson, students evaluate graphs and their functions. They investigate rotational motion and use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems.
Students calculate the moment of inertia of a disc. In this physics lesson, students differentiate the two methods used in finding the inertia. They construct their own pendulum for the lab.
Physicists become Olympians in a competition using centripetal force. They ride a bicycle to comprehend relationships between linear and rotational motion. If you have an old-fashioned record player, it can be used to help pupils describe rotation and revolution. Classic pendulums and a classroom bowling ball pendulum are incorporated to help learners make connections. This activity-filled unit explores circular motion from every aspect, and the lesson write-up covers the details from every aspect as well!
Students investigate the invention of a celt spoon. They construct their own in order to make observations. This should include the spinning in opposite directions than that which it is sent. The construction instructions are included in the lesson plan.
Students examine rotational motion and inertia. For this momentum lesson students complete a lab activity and evaluate the physical properties.
Students study the law of conservation of momentum and how mass and radius relates to it. In this momentum instructional activity students know where axes are on their bodies and what type of rotation they have.
Students examine the concept of angular momentum and its correlation to mass, velocity, and radius. They listen to a teacher-led lecture, conduct an experiment with rotational inertia, angular momentum, and rotation speed by making variations of spinners and comparing the different spins they produce, and answer discussion questions.
For this energy worksheet, students determine the total kinetic energy of different systems and determine the distance two objects will travel down an inclined plane starting at a given height. This worksheet has 5 problems to solve.