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1.3 - General motion

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Introduction to Rigid Body Motion

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Today we'll discuss rigid body motion, starting with the definition. A rigid body maintains constant distances between its particles during motion. Can anyone tell me what we mean by translation?

Student 1
Student 1

Is it when every point in the rigid body moves the same distance at the same time?

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly, well done! Now, what about rotation? How does that differ from translation?

Student 2
Student 2

Rotation is when points move around a fixed axis, right?

Teacher
Teacher

Correct! And when we combine both translation and rotation, we call it general motion. Remember the acronym 'TR' for Translation and Rotation.

Kinematics of Rotation

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Now, let's dive into the kinematics of rotation. Can anyone define what angular displacement is?

Student 3
Student 3

I think it’s how far a point rotates about an axis, right? Like moving around a circle.

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! Angular displacement is denoted as ΞΈ(t). Moving on, what is angular velocity and how is it calculated?

Student 4
Student 4

That’s the rate of change of angular displacement, I think it’s Ο‰ = dΞΈ/dt?

Teacher
Teacher

Spot on! Lastly, what about angular acceleration?

Student 1
Student 1

It’s how quickly the angular velocity changes, Ξ± = dΟ‰/dt.

Teacher
Teacher

Great! Remembering 'ΞΈ, Ο‰, Ξ±' can help you recall these key concepts.

General Motion

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Now let's look at general motion, which combines translation of the center of mass and rotation. Can anyone describe what the position of a point in the rigid body would be?

Student 2
Student 2

Is it the vector addition of the center of mass position and the point's position relative to the center?

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly right! The position vector can be expressed as r_P = r_CM + r_P/CM. What about the velocity and acceleration of point P in this context?

Student 3
Student 3

I think the velocity would also include the effect of rotational motion, v_P = v_CM + Ο‰ Γ— r_P/CM?

Teacher
Teacher

Correct! For acceleration, it becomes more complex with additional terms for tangential and centripetal acceleration. It's all interconnected!

Angular Momentum and Euler's Laws

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Let’s talk about angular momentum. How do we define the angular momentum of a rigid body about a fixed point?

Student 4
Student 4

It’s the sum of the product of mass and its radius vector crossed with the velocity, right?

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! That's L_O = Ξ£(m_i * r_i Γ— v_i). Can anyone tell me about Euler’s laws of motion?

Student 1
Student 1

They relate linear momentum changes to external forces and angular momentum changes to external torques.

Teacher
Teacher

Correct! Remember, the first law is about linear momentum and the second involves torque.

Introduction & Overview

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Quick Overview

This section discusses general motion of rigid bodies, including translation, rotation, and their combination.

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General motion of rigid bodies in the plane is defined as the combination of translational motion (where every point moves identically) and rotational motion (around a fixed or moving axis). The section elaborates on angular displacement, velocity, acceleration, angular momentum, and Euler's laws of motion.

Detailed

General Motion of Rigid Bodies

Rigid bodies exhibit motion defined by the constant distances between their constituent particles. General motion is characterized by a combination of translation and rotation in the plane.

  1. Translation: Where all points in the body move identically, maintaining constant distances between each particle.
  2. Rotation: Involves movement around a fixed (or sometimes moving) axis typically perpendicular to the motion plane. Here, we can define important kinematics such as angular displacement (ΞΈ), angular velocity (Ο‰), and angular acceleration (Ξ±).
  3. General Motion: This is the combination of both translation and rotation, where the position, velocity, and acceleration of any point can be defined in terms of the motion of the center of mass and rotation about it.
  4. Angular Momentum: The section explains the calculation of angular momentum for a rigid body and introduces Euler's laws of motion which links linear and angular momentum.
  5. Applications: Practical applications such as rolling without slipping, translating disks, pendulum-like motions, and spinning gears demonstrate the principles of rigid body motion clearly.

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Understanding General Motion

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General motion = Translation of the center of mass + Rotation about the center of mass

Detailed Explanation

General motion refers to the combined movement of an object in two ways: translation and rotation. Translation of the center of mass means that the overall position of the mass of the object changes in space. For example, if you push a box across a floor, the entire box moves from one place to another. Meanwhile, rotation about the center of mass involves the object spinning around a point within it. Imagine a spinning top, which twirls while also shifting its position if it moves across a table. Together, these two motions define the general motion of rigid bodies in a plane.

Examples & Analogies

Consider a bicycle. As you ride down the street, the bicycle not only moves forward (translation), but its wheels also spin (rotation). The front wheel rotates about its axle while the whole bicycle moves forward. This combination of translation and rotation is a perfect example of general motion.

Position of a Point in a Rigid Body

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Position of any point P in the body: r⃗P = r⃗CM + r⃗P/CM

Detailed Explanation

To describe the position of any point P on a rigid body, we can use the position of the center of mass (CM) as a reference. The total position of point P is represented by the sum of the position of the center of mass (r⃗CM) and the position of point P relative to the center of mass (r⃗P/CM). This means if you know where the center of mass is and how far point P is from it, you can find the exact position of point P in space.

Examples & Analogies

Think of a toy car. If the toy car is moving down a track, the center of mass can be thought of as the middle point of the car. Now, if you want to find out where the front bumper of the car is, you can start at the center of mass and simply measure how far the bumper is from that point to determine its position.

Velocity of a Point in Motion

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Velocity: v⃗P = v⃗CM + ω⃗ × r⃗P/CM

Detailed Explanation

The velocity of a point P in a rigid body can be determined by combining two components: the velocity of the center of mass (v⃗CM) and the effect of rotation, represented by the angular velocity (ω⃗) and the distance from the center of mass to point P (r⃗P/CM). This equation tells us that the total velocity is a result of how fast the center of mass is moving and how fast point P is moving due to the rotation of the body.

Examples & Analogies

Imagine riding a merry-go-round. While the center is spinning at a certain speed (the velocity of the center), the horses or seats positioned at different distances from the center are also moving. A horse farther from the center travels faster than one closer to the center, even though they are all part of the same rotating system. Thus, if you want to know how fast you're moving while on a horse, you need to consider both the speed of the merry-go-round and your position relative to the axis.

Acceleration of a Point in Motion

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Acceleration: a⃗P = a⃗CM + α⃗ × r⃗P/CM + ω⃗ × (ω⃗ × r⃗P/CM)

Detailed Explanation

The acceleration of point P in a rigid body includes three components: the acceleration of the center of mass (a⃗CM), the angular acceleration (α⃗) affecting point P's movement due to rotation around the center of mass, and a term for centripetal acceleration caused by the rotation (ω⃗ × (ω⃗ × r⃗P/CM)). This equation combines linear and rotational effects to fully describe how point P accelerates.

Examples & Analogies

Returning to our merry-go-round example, the acceleration felt by a rider on a horse can come from two factors: The overall speed at which the merry-go-round is speeding up or slowing down (a⃗CM), and the sensation of being pushed outward while turning, which is linked to how fast they are spinning. If you're halfway out to the edge of the merry-go-round, your experience differs from someone at the center, emphasizing the mixed effects of linear and rotational motion on acceleration.

Definitions & Key Concepts

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Key Concepts

  • Rigid Body: A solid maintaining constant distances between particles.

  • Translation: Motion where all points move identically.

  • Rotation: Movement around an axis, affecting all points differently depending on radius.

  • Kinematics: The study of motion which includes angular displacement, velocity, and acceleration.

  • Angular Momentum: A vector quantity that represents the rotational motion of a rigid body.

Examples & Real-Life Applications

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Examples

  • A wheel rolling down a hill combines both translation (the wheel's center) and rotation (the wheel's spokes).

  • A pendulum swinging back and forth demonstrates rotation around a pivot point.

Memory Aids

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🎡 Rhymes Time

  • Rigid bodies don't bend or sway, they keep their shape every day.

πŸ“– Fascinating Stories

  • Think of a solid block of ice that, no matter how it skids, keeps its shape during its journey down a hillβ€”this represents a rigid body.

🧠 Other Memory Gems

  • Remember 'VAA' for Velocity, Angular displacement, and Angular acceleration in rigid body motion.

🎯 Super Acronyms

Use 'TRAG' to remember Translation, Rotation, Angular momentum, and General motion.

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Glossary of Terms

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  • Term: Rigid Body

    Definition:

    An idealized solid where the distance between any two particles remains constant during motion.

  • Term: Translation

    Definition:

    A motion where every point in the body moves identically in a straight line.

  • Term: Rotation

    Definition:

    Motion around a fixed or moving axis in the plane.

  • Term: Angular Displacement (ΞΈ)

    Definition:

    The angle through which a point or line has been rotated in a specified sense about a specified axis.

  • Term: Angular Velocity (Ο‰)

    Definition:

    The rate of change of angular displacement, given by Ο‰ = dΞΈ/dt.

  • Term: Angular Acceleration (Ξ±)

    Definition:

    The rate of change of angular velocity, given by α = dω/dt.

  • Term: Centripetal Acceleration

    Definition:

    Acceleration directed toward the center of the circle along which an object moves.

  • Term: Angular Momentum (L)

    Definition:

    A measure of the rotational motion of a rigid body about a fixed point.

  • Term: Torque (Ο„)

    Definition:

    A measure of the force that can cause an object to rotate about an axis.