Angular Motion Flashcards
1
Q
What is angular motion?
A
Movement about a fixed point when force isn’t applied through the centre of mass
2
Q
What kind of force causes angular motion?
A
Eccentric force
3
Q
What is the formula for moments?
A
Perpendicular distance x force applied
4
Q
What are moments measured in?
A
Nm
5
Q
What is angular displacement measured in?
A
Radians (1 rad. = 180/pi degrees)
6
Q
What is angular velocity measured in?
A
Radians/s
7
Q
What is angular acceleration measured in?
A
Radians/s^2
8
Q
What is moment of inertia?
A
The resistance of a body to a change in its state of motion when rotating.
