Practice Examples And Applications (7) - Rigid Body Motion in the Plane
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Question 1 Easy

What is the formula relating velocity and angular velocity for a rolling object?

💡 Hint: Think about how rolling involves both linear and angular motion.

Question 2 Easy

Describe one scenario where rotary motion is observed.

💡 Hint: Consider everyday objects that roll or spin.

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Question 1

What relationship defines rolling motion without slipping?

v<sub>CM</sub> = ω
v<sub>CM</sub> = Rω
v<sub>CM</sub> = 2Rω

💡 Hint: Think about how the distance traveled relates to the rotation.

Question 2

True or False: The angular momentum of a rigid body only changes if it is acted upon by an external torque.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on Newton's laws in relation to rotation.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A wheel with radius 0.5 m rolls down a hill height of 2 m. What is its final speed at the bottom assuming no energy losses?

💡 Hint: Break down energy conservation into parts!

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a uniform rod of length l swinging from a pivot. Determine the angular velocity at the lowest point if released from a height h.

💡 Hint: Remember the difference between translational and angular forms of energy.

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