Angular Momentum. Flashcards
What is the Law of Angular Inertia?
Something will rotate around its axis at a constant state til something makes it change.
What is the Law of Angular Momentum?
Something’s angular acceleration will be in proportion to the force applied (torque) and in that direction.
What is the Law of Angular Action/Reaction?
When something applies turning force to one side of an axis, the other side will apply the same force in the opposite direction.
What is the equation for Angular Momentum?
Angular Velocity x Moment of Inertia = Angular Momentum.
What is Angular Momentum?
Amount of Rotation.
Angular Momentum is Constant.
What is Angular Velocity?
Speed of Rotation.
Angular Velocity is Inversely Proportional.
What is Angular Inertia?
Distribution of Mass around an Axis.
Moment of Inertia is Inversely Proportional.
Define Torque.
Turning force.
What is the equation for Torque?
Force x Moment Arm Length = Torque.
Define Angular Displacement.
The shortest change in angle from start to finish position.
What is Angular Displacement measured in?
Radians.
[360* = 6.3 Radians / 1* = 0.075 Radians]
What is the equation for Angular Displacement?
Angular Velocity x Time[rad/s] = Angular Displacement.
Explain how Angular Velocity can be altered by changing Moment of Inertia.
Moment of Inertia is a measure of how an object resists changes in its rotation, by altering the distribution of mass or the shape of a n object, we can change its moment of inertia.
When the Moment of Inertia decreases, the angular velocity increases and vice versa.
This means that changing the moment of inertia can affect how quickly an object rotates.