Flipping Physics
Rotational Equilibrium Introduction (and Static Equilibrium too!!)
An introduction to Rotational Equilibrium with a review of Translational Equilibrium and demonstrations. Wait there’s more … Static Equilibrium!
Professor Dave Explains
Angular Motion and Torque
More spinning things! Records, and wheels, and doors, and other fun things. The equations that govern this kind of motion are just like the ones we learned in kinematics, except they have different symbols. Lots of funky Greek letters in...
Flipping Physics
What are the Equations for Kinetic Energy and Angular Momentum of a Point Particle Moving in a Circle?
When a point particle is moving along a circle, should we use the translational or rotational kinetic energy equation? Should we use the point particle or rigid object with shape equation for angular momentum? The equations are also...
Physics Girl
Impossible Zero G Skyscraper
What happens if you build a skyscraper so tall it breaks the laws of physics? This hypothetical scenario leads to an interesting discussion of Newtonian forces and the imaginary forces that explain them. As part of a larger series on...
Crash Course
Torque: Crash Course Physics #12
It's all about how you pull—not how hard! The 12th installment in a physics series explains the importance of the direction and angle of force when calculating torque. The narrator includes a discussion of the moment of inertia as...
Crash Course
Simple Harmonic Motion: Crash Course Physics #16
Create a harmonious learning environment! The 16th installment of a Crash Course physics series explores the characteristics of simple harmonic motion. The presenter explains the key characteristics of the periodic trigonometric functions.
Crash Course
Rotational Motion: Crash Course Physics #11
Don't let rotational motion make your head spin—use a video lesson to highlight the important ideas related to this concept! The 11th lesson in a physics series breaks down the motion in a rotating object. The narrator includes a...
Curated OER
Angular Velocity Vectors Right Hand Rule
Niki and Megan share the right hand rule for angular velocity vectors. This visual demonstration employed a bicycle wheel and Niki's right hand. This clip could be a helpful way to demonstrate the right hand rule in class. You could have...
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: The Vector Properties of Angular Quantities
In the following video Paul Andersen explains how a rotating system will have several quantities; including torque, angular velocity, angular acceleration and angular momentum. [7:15]
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Rotational Inertia
In the following video Paul Andersen explains how the angular momentum of an object if a product of the rotational inertia and the angular velocity. The rotational inertia depends on the mass, radius and shape of the rotating objects. A...
Crash Course
Crash Course Physics #11: Rotational Motion
Did you know that, at a certain point on a moving wheel, there's no motion? I mean, kind of, it's all relative, right? Prepare to have your mind blown in this video episode of Crash Course Physics where Shini delves into the world of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Relationship Between Angular Velocity and Speed
This video lecture explains how angular velocity relates to speed. Video discusses how angular velocity is the change in angle over a change in time. [9:24]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Calculus Proof of Centripetal Acceleration Formula
Watch as Khan Academy completes a calculus proof of the famous Centripetal Acceleration Formula. This video proves that a = v^2/r. [14:21]