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.
Rotational motion is the movement of an object around an axis or a fixed point. This type of motion is characterized by the object's rotation or spin.
Torque is a force that causes an object to rotate around an axis. It is defined as the product of force and the distance from the axis of rotation to the point of application of the force.
To calculate torque, you multiply the applied force by the distance from the axis of rotation to the point of application of the force. The formula for torque is: torque = force x distance.
Work is defined as the product of force and the distance over which the force is applied. Torque and work are related because torque is a type of force that causes rotational motion, and work is the amount of energy transferred through a force.
Rotational motion involves the movement of objects, which requires energy. The amount of rotational energy an object has is determined by its mass, velocity, and angular velocity. Rotational motion can also be converted into other forms of energy, such as heat or electricity.