Rotational Dynamics

Students use a rotary motion sensor to determine the mathematical relationship between torque, rotational inertia, and angular acceleration of a rotating object.

Grade Level: Advanced Placement

Subject: Physics

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Rotational Dynamics (Student Designed) 69.12 KB
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Rotational Dynamics (Guided Inquiry) 69.53 KB
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Standards Correlations

IB® Topics AP® Topics
B.1 3.F.2.1; 3.F.2.2; 3.A.1.3

Featured Equipment

Rotary Motion Sensor

Wireless Rotary Motion Sensor

The Wireless Rotary Motion Sensor measures angle, angular velocity, and angular acceleration, as well as their linear equivalents.

Pendulum Accessory

Pendulum Accessory

This pendulum accessory converts a rotary motion sensor into a pendulum.

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