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5. Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body

The chapter covers the motion of systems of particles and rigid bodies, highlighting the concepts of center of mass, linear momentum, rotational motion, and torque. It also discusses conditions for equilibrium, providing examples of rigid body motion and real-life applications. Essential principles such as conservation of momentum and moment of inertia are introduced, illustrating the interconnections among these concepts in physics.

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Sections

  • 5

    Motion Of System Of Particles And Rigid Body

    The section discusses the motion of systems of particles and rigid bodies, introducing essential concepts such as center of mass, linear momentum, and rotational motion.

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  • 5.1

    Introduction

    This section introduces the concepts of motion in systems of particles and rigid bodies, highlighting their importance in understanding physical interactions.

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  • 5.2

    Centre Of Mass

    The Centre of Mass (COM) represents the average position of a system's mass, shifting relative to the mass distribution in multi-particle systems.

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  • 5.3

    Motion Of Centre Of Mass

    The section discusses how the center of mass (COM) of a system moves under external forces, illustrating this concept with real-world examples.

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  • 5.4

    Linear Momentum Of A System

    This section explains the concept of linear momentum for a system of particles and introduces the law of conservation of momentum.

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  • 5.5

    Rotational Motion

    Rotational motion describes how bodies in a rigid state rotate around a fixed axis, characterized by angular displacement, velocity, and acceleration.

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  • 5.6

    Moment Of Inertia

    Moment of inertia quantifies a body's resistance to changes in its rotational motion based on its mass and the distribution of that mass from its axis of rotation.

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  • 5.7

    Torque

    Torque is the rotational equivalent of force that causes angular acceleration in a rigid body.

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  • 5.8

    Equilibrium Of Rigid Bodies

    This section discusses the conditions for the equilibrium of rigid bodies, including translational and rotational equilibrium.

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  • 5.9

    Examples Of Rigid Body Motion

    This section provides real-world examples of rigid body motion, illustrating how rigid bodies behave under rotation and movement.

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  • 5.10

    Real-Life Applications

    This section explores various real-life applications of concepts related to the motion of systems of particles and rigid bodies.

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References

p11-5.pdf

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What we have learnt

  • Rigid bodies do not deform ...
  • The center of mass for a sy...
  • Net external forces and tor...

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