Does introductory physics cover rotational motion or energy first?

[sona1177]

Hi, I was wondering what does a standard introductory, algebra-based course cover first, rotational motion/torque or energy and conservation?

Thanks

 

[Andy Resnick]

All (or very nearly so) the introductory 'standard' Physics texts have the same order of topics- if your instructor follows the book, you will likely cover energy before rotation.

Instructors don't *have* to follow the order- I cover rotation before energy in my class.