Rigid Body Mechanics

Rigid Body Mechanics: Principles of Rotational Motion

Course Summary:

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the mechanics of rigid bodies, focusing on rotational motion and its applications. Students will learn about angular displacement, velocity, acceleration, torque, moment of inertia, angular momentum, and angular impulse. Through problem-solving and practical activities, the course emphasizes the real-world significance of these concepts in engineering, physics, and technology.

Course Units:

1. Introduction to Rigid Body Mechanics

   • Explore the fundamentals of rigid bodies, center of mass, degrees of freedom, and their applications.

2. Rotational Kinematics

   • Understand angular displacement, velocity, acceleration, and their relationship with linear motion.

3. Rotational Dynamics and Torque

   • Study torque, moment of inertia, Newton’s Second Law for rotation, and conditions for rotational equilibrium.

4. Angular Momentum, Energy, and Impulse

   • Learn about angular momentum, its conservation, angular impulse, and rotational kinetic energy.

5. Combined Translational and Rotational Motion

   • Analyze rolling motion, energy conservation, and the forces involved in systems with combined motion.

This course prepares students for advanced studies and applications in physics and engineering. Enroll now to master the mechanics of rotation!