Brief Introduction
Learn about rotational dynamics, rigid bodies and moment of inertia in this calculus-based physics course.
Description
This course is the third of a series of four modules that cover calculus-based mechanics. You will explore rotational motion and learn about the concepts of torque and angular momentum. You will learn about the conservation of angular momentum, and use it with other conservation laws to solve complex problems in rotational dynamics.
The modules are based on material in MIT's Physics I, which is required for all MIT undergraduates, and is being offered as an XSeries on edX. Please visit the Introductory Mechanics XSeries Program Page to learn more and to enroll in all four modules.
To understand the material in this course you should have taken Mechanics: Kinematics and Dynamics and Mechanics: Momentum and Energy.
Knowledge
- Rigid Bodies and Moment of Inertia
- Torque
- Angular Momentum
- Translation and Rotation
Mechanics: Rotational Dynamics
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Learn about rotational dynamics, rigid bodies and moment of inertia in this calculus-based physics course. This course is the third of a series of four modules that cover calculus-based mechanics....
Mechanics: Simple Harmonic Motion
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Learn how to solve and understand simple harmonic motion in this calculus-based physics class. This is the fourth of a series of four modules that cover calculus-based mechanics....
Preparing for the AP Physics 1 Exam
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This course is designed for high school students preparing to take the AP* Physics 1 Exam. Kinematics Welcome message from the instructors...
