5.3 - Types of Moment
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for calculating the moment of force (torque)?
💡 Hint: Remember that torque depends on force and distance from the pivot.
What does the moment of inertia depend on?
💡 Hint: Think about how mass is spread out or concentrated.
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What is the formula for calculating torque?
💡 Hint: Think about how far the force is applied from the pivot.
True or False: A larger moment of inertia means less resistance to angular motion.
💡 Hint: Remember that moment of inertia measures resistance to rotation.
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A figure skater pulls in her arms to spin faster. How does this relate to the moment of inertia?
💡 Hint: Consider how distribution of mass affects rotational speed.
A gymnast completes a twist by rotating their moment of inertia. Explain how they control their rotation.
💡 Hint: Think about how changing body shapes impacts spinning and control.
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