applying newtons laws to angular motion Flashcards
define angular motion
movement around a fixed point or axis
an off centre force is a rotational force (eccentric force/torque)
what is newtons first law
an objects resistance to change its state of motion (inertia)
what is newtons second law
the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the force applied (acceleration)
what is newtons third law
every action has an equal and opposite reaction
what is newtons first law of angular motion
an objects resistance to change its state of motion whilst rotating
what is newtons second law of angular motion
the rate of change of anguar momentum is directly proportional to the rotational force acting on it
what is newtons third law of angular motion
for every rotational action there is an equal and opposite rotational reaction
define angular displacement
the smallest change in an angle between the start and finish point (measured in radians)
how many degrees in 1 radian
57.3 degrees
define angular velocity
the rotational speed of an object around the axis it is rotating
define angular acceleration
the rate of change of angular velocity
how do you calculate angular velocity (rad/s)
angular displacement(rad)/time taken(s)
how do you calculate angular acceleration (rad/s^2)
change in angular velocity(rad/s)/time taken(s)