Newton's Laws of Motion: Translation & Angular Forms, Assumptions & Equivalence

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Newton's three laws of motion describe the relationship between a body and the forces acting upon it, both in translational and angular forms. The second law, F=ma, has angular equivalents such as T=Iα, where T is torque and I is the moment of inertia. Understanding the assumptions of these laws is crucial for their application in classical mechanics, including the need for a non-relativistic framework and rigid body conditions. The discussion highlights the equivalence of translational and angular forms, emphasizing their interrelation through concepts like momentum and energy. Clarifying these equivalences aids in grasping the fundamental principles of motion in physics.
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please write down the three Newton's laws of motion in both translation and angular forms, including their "equivalent" expressions of Newton's second law. what are the assumptions for their application in classic mechanics? are those "equivalent" forms really equivalent? why?

this is from my mid-term. i don't know how to answer this though it seems simple. in fact, i don't really understand what the question is about. especially the ""equivalent" part.
can anyone please help me with it? Thank you.
 
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I think they mean that they want you to explain why there is an angular "equivalent" of
<br /> F=ma<br />

which looks like

<br /> T=I\alpha<br />
 
theirs also
I = F \Delta t

in relation to momentum and

E_k = \frac{1}{2}mv^2

as it derives from F = ma, so it would be 2nd law in terms of energy.
 
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