angular motion Flashcards
1
Q
What is moment of inertia
A
The resistance of a body to change its state of angular motion
2
Q
What is angular velocity
A
The rate of change in angular displacement
3
Q
What is angular momentum
A
The quantity of angular motion possessed by a body
4
Q
What is angular motion
A
Movement of a body or part of a body in a circular path about an axis of rotation
5
Q
What is an eccentric force
A
A force applied outside the centre of mass, resulting in angular motion
6
Q
Units of moment of inertia
A
Kilogram metres squared
7
Q
Units of angular velocity
A
Radians per second (rad/s)
8
Q
Units of angular momentum
A
Kilogram metres squared per second
