Rotation: Moment of Inertia and Torque

Kinematics & Dynamics

This module provides an introduction to the dynamics of rotation. The main concepts covered are the Moment of Inertia of a rotating body and Torque. Basic derivations are included to help understand how these physical quantities are related to Newton’s laws of motion. Numerical examples and steps to create MapleSim simulations are included to enhance the learning experience.

Keywords & Topics:
Rotation, Moment of Inertia, Torque
Main Topic: Kinematics & Dynamics

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Maple Document
Explore the theory with textbook descriptions, live math, and interactive components. If you don’t have Maple, you can download the free Maple Player.

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MapleSim Models
Reinforce the concepts and visualize the physical behaviours of the system.

	Preview - Bicycle Flywheel
	Preview - Static Model of a Jib Crane
	Preview - Classical Demonstration of the Gyroscopic Effect

Assessment Questions
Assess student understanding with a set of questions that you can use directly within Möbius Assessment, available from the Maplesoft spin-off company DigitalEd.

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