Instructional Video6:58
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(Energy Solution) Acceleration of a Wheel descending on a Rope

12th - Higher Ed
A rope is wrapped around a bicycle wheel with a rotational inertia of 0.68MR^2. The wheel is released from rest and allowed to descend without slipping as the rope unwinds from the wheel. In terms of g, determine the acceleration of the...
Instructional Video3:17
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Parallel Axis Theorem Example

12th - Higher Ed
Thin Rod example of the Parallel Axis Theorem
Instructional Video12:28
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Dart with Thin Rod Collision - Conservation of Angular Momentum Demonstration and Problem

12th - Higher Ed
A 5.3 g dart is moving vertically at 16.5 m/s just before it collides with and sticks to a 33.9 cm long, thin piece of cardboard. If the dart hits the 71.8 g piece of cardboard 28.7 cm from its fixed end, to what maximum angle does the...
Instructional Video4:41
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Introductory Rotational Form of Newton's Second Law Problem

12th - Higher Ed
A basic rotational form of Newton’s Second Law problem with only one force.
Instructional Video9:22
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(1 of 2) Measuring the Rotational Inertia of a Bike Wheel

12th - Higher Ed
That’s right, we actually measure the rotational inertia of a bicycle wheel. How cool is that?
Instructional Video5:58
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Angular Momentum of a Rigid Object with Shape Introduction

12th - Higher Ed
The equation for #AngularMomentum of #RigidObjects with shape is introduced and a simple example of angular momentum is solved for.
Instructional Video8:51
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(Torque Solution) Acceleration of a Wheel descending on a Rope

12th - Higher Ed
A rope is wrapped around a bicycle wheel with a rotational inertia of 0.68MR^2. The wheel is released from rest and allowed to descend without slipping as the rope unwinds from the wheel. In terms of g, determine the acceleration of the...
Instructional Video12:09
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Uniform Solid Cylinder Moment of Inertia Derivation

12th - Higher Ed
Deriving the integral equation for the moment of inertia or rotational inertia of a uniform solid cylinder.
Instructional Video14:51
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Physical Pendulum - Period Derivation and Demonstration using Calculus

12th - Higher Ed
Calculus is used to derive the angular frequency and period equations for a physical pendulum. A physical pendulum is also demonstrated and real world calculations are performed. This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics...
Instructional Video9:21
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Using Integrals to Derive Rotational Inertia of a Long, Thin Rod with Demonstration

12th - Higher Ed
We use integrals to derive the #rotationalinertia of a uniform, long, thin rod. And we demonstrate our answer is correct using a Rotational Inertia Demonstrator.
Instructional Video7:58
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2 Masses on a Pulley - Conservation of Energy Demonstration

12th - Higher Ed
Mass 1 and mass 2 hang from either side of a frictionless #pulley with #rotationalInertia, I, and radius, R. What is the angular acceleration of the pulley? Use #ConservationOfEnergy
Instructional Video9:51
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(2 of 2) Measuring the Rotational Inertia of a Bike Wheel

12th - Higher Ed
1) Calculating if our answer makes sense. 2) Why can’t we sum the torques on everything? 3) Finding the force of tension.
Instructional Video10:23
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Introductory Rotational Equilibrium Problem

12th - Higher Ed
A uniform 0.093 kg meterstick is supported at the 15 cm and 92 cm marks. When a 0.250 kg object is placed at the 6.0 cm mark, what are the magnitudes of the forces supporting the meterstick?
Instructional Video11:21
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Moments of Inertia of Rigid Objects with Shape

12th - Higher Ed
The moment of inertia of a system of particles equation is used to estimate six different moments of inertia of rigid objects with constant density.
Instructional Video7:17
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Graphing the Rotational Inertia of an Irregular Shape

12th - Higher Ed
We determine what data to collect to create a graph with rotational inertia as the slope of the best-fit line. Then we collect the data and determine the rotational inertia of an irregular shape.
Instructional Video18:11
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Angular Momentum and a Pulley Mass System

12th - Higher Ed
Angular momentum is used to determine the acceleration of a pulley mass system. two alternate solutions are shown, and the acceleration is demonstrated. This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics topic.
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Instructional Video7:56
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Point Particle with Rigid Object Collision - Conservation of Angular Momentum Demonstration and Problem

12th - Higher Ed
A 5.3 g dart moving horizontally at 16.9 m/s collides with and sticks to a stationary Rotational Inertia Demonstrator a distance of 31.7 cm from the axis of rotation of the RID. What is the final angular velocity of the RID?
Instructional Video9:21
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Conservation of Angular Momentum Introduction and Demonstrations

12th - Higher Ed
Several demonstrations of #AngularMomentumConservation are shown using a rotating stool. The equations is also derived using Newton’s Second Law. Conservation of the direction of angular momentum is also demonstrated.
Instructional Video7:56
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Introductory Moment of Inertia and Rotational Kinetic Energy Problem

12th - Higher Ed
Three 20.0-gram masses are 9.4 cm from an axis of rotation and rotating at 152 revolutions per minute. What is the moment of inertia of the three-object system? The strings holding the masses are of negligible mass. Rotational Kinetic...
Instructional Video8:25
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Uniform Thin Hoop Rotational Inertia Derivation

12th - Higher Ed
Deriving the integral equation for the moment of inertia of a rigid body. Also deriving the rotational inertia of a uniform thin hoop. Want Lecture Notes?f='http://www.flippingphysics.com/rotati...
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Instructional Video8:39
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Moment of Inertia Introduction and Rotational Kinetic Energy Derivation

12th - Higher Ed
The concept of kinetic energy applied to a stationary, rotating wheel is used to define Moment of Inertia and derive Rotational Kinetic Energy. Moment of Inertia is demonstrated.
Instructional Video13:47
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2 Masses on a Pulley - Torque Demonstration

12th - Higher Ed
0.100 kg and 0.200 kg masses hang from either side of a frictionless #Pulley with a rotational inertia of 0.0137 kg·m^2 and radius of 0.0385 m. (a) What is the #AngularAcceleration of the pulley? (b) What is the #TensionForce in each...
Instructional Video5:35
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Angular Momentum of a Rigid Body Derivation

12th - Higher Ed
Angular momentum of a rigid body is demonstrated and derived. This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics topic. <br<br/>/>

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How the Force of Tension on a Pulley Changes with Acceleration

12th - Higher Ed
We predict and measure the force of tension acting on a pulley while the system is at rest and accelerating.