Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Find Mass With Torque
Determine the unknown mass that is being balanced by a known mass for a meter stick balanced at its center of mass (50.0 cm mark).
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Find Mass of Meter Stick With Torque
Determine the mass of a meter stick that is being balanced by a known mass. The center of mass for the meter stick is located at the 50.0 cm mark.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: The Physics of Dance
A scholarly examination of the physics of dance, this reads like the notes of a lecture, so requires some intense reading. It presents a glossary of physics vocabulary, particularly as terms (e.g., torque, static balance) relate to dance...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Yo Yo
[Free Registration/Login Required] Understand the dynamics of rotating objects in the context of a spinning yo-yo using this interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet and a video tutorial are also available. [3:29]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Walk the Tightrope
[Free Registration/Login Required] Understand the concept of rotational inertia [moment of inertia) by analyzing the motion of a circus tightrope walker using this interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet and a video tutorial are also...
Learn AP Physics
Learn Ap Physics: Physics B: Circular Motion
A site dedicated to help students prepare for the AP Physics B test. This specific site reviews circular motion including uniform circular motion, torque, rotational statics, gyroscopes, moment of inertia, and static equilibrium. Site...
Other
National Physical Laboratory: The History of Length Measurement
This resource provides historic information on length measurement in the United Kingdom. Click on the topics on the left toolbar of the article to find out more information.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Statics and Torque: Simple Machines
By the end of this section, you will be able to describe different simple machines and to calculate the mechanical advantage.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ap Physics: Statics and Torque: Stability
By the end of this section, you will be able to state the types of equilibrium, describe stable and unstable equilibriums, and describe neutral equilibrium.
University of Guelph
University of Guelph: Physics Tutorials: Moment of Inertia
This site has a list of moments of inertia for various objects.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Find Mass With Torque Hard
Determine the unknown mass that is being balanced by two known masses for a meter stick balanced at its center of mass (50.0 cm mark).
OpenStax
Open Stax: The Second Condition for Equilibrium
From a chapter on Statics and Torque in a Physics textbook. This section of the chapter discusses what the second condition for equilibrium is, and explains what torque is and its role in rotational mechanics. Includes questions,...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Gyroscopic Effects: Vector Aspects of Angular Momentum
From a chapter on Rotational Motion and Angular Momentum in a Physics textbook. This section of the chapter explains how to use the right-hand rule to determine direction for angular velocity, momentum, and torque. Also discusses the...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Rotational Motion
Students learn about rotational motion, and the connection between torque and power. Activities include informational text, interactive activities, practice problems, online labs, and virtual animations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Angular Momentum
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online lesson students will begin to understand what is meant by a rigid body. Learn what torque is and how to use it in solving problems.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ap Physics: The First Condition for Equilibrium
By the end of this section, you will be able to state the first condition of equilibrium, explain static equilibrium, and explain dynamic equilibrium.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Angular Momentum and Its Conservation
By the end of this section, you will be able to understand the analogy between angular momentum and linear momentum, observe the relationship between torque and angular momentum, and apply the law of conservation of angular momentum.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Dynamics of Rotational Motion: Rotational Inertia
By the end of this section, you will be able to understand the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration; study the turning effect of force; study the analogy between force and torque, mass and moment of inertia, and linear...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Gyroscopic Effects: Vector Aspects of Angular Momentum
By the end of this section, you will be able to describe the right-hand rule to find the direction of angular velocity, momentum, and torque; explain the gyroscopic effect; and study how Earth acts like a gigantic gyroscope.
Libre Text
Libre Texts: Physics: Conservation of Angular Momentum
A few examples of what the conservation of angular momentum is and understand how it works. Challenge comprehension with follow up questions for discussion and problems for solutions.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Back and Forth to Go Forward: A Snake on Wheels?
Have you ever ridden on a Roller Racer or Plasma Car? These are ride-on toys that you move ahead by moving the steering mechanism back and forth. You've probably seen skateboarders "slaloming" on level ground to keep rolling, it's...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Angular Momentum and Angular Impulse Review
Reference material that reviews how objects rotate and can have linear momentum and angular momentum. Also, learn how the angular momentum of an object can change when torque is applied to an object over time.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Conservation of Angular Momentum Review
Review how angular momentum is conserved if there is no external torque applied to a system. Specific scenarios are highlighted: system changing it rotational inertia, orbiting bodies, and rotational collisions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Angular Impulse Calculations
"Practice solving for angular momentum, time, or torque for a system with an external torque applied over a time interval" on this website.