Rotational Motion: Understanding Torque, Work & Energy

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Several users recommend online resources for understanding rotational motion concepts like torque, work and energy, conservation of angular momentum, and static problems. HyperPhysics is highlighted as a good starting point for basic physics topics, while textbooks such as Tipler & Mosca offer more in-depth coverage suitable for physicists and engineers. Users emphasize the importance of finding clear explanations to aid comprehension of these complex subjects. Overall, a combination of online resources and textbooks can effectively enhance understanding of rotational motion. Seeking out these materials can significantly improve grasp of the topic.
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Does anyone know of any good online sites that explains topics dealing with rotational motion clearly? I'm having trouble understanding my text, so I was just wondering if any of you guys know of anything that can help. I need help understanding things such as torque, work&energy in terms of rotations, conservation of angular momentum, and static problems.
 
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rwx1606 said:
Does anyone know of any good online sites that explains topics dealing with rotational motion clearly? I'm having trouble understanding my text, so I was just wondering if any of you guys know of anything that can help. I need help understanding things such as torque, work&energy in terms of rotations, conservation of angular momentum, and static problems.

Depending on your level of for a basic understanding on most topics in physics look maybe at hyperphysics, otherwise most textbooks designed for physicists and engineers will cover these topics in more depth, i personally use Tipler & Mosca.

physics.knowledge,http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hframe.html

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