1. Physics I Class 14
Introduction to
Rotational Motion

2. Definitions

3. Direction of Angular Displacement and Angular Velocity
Use your right hand.
Curl your fingers in the direction of the rotation.
Out-stretched thumb points in the direction of the angular velocity.

4. Angular Acceleration

5. Equations for Constant a

6. Relationships Among Linear and Angular Variables

7. Energy in Rotation

8. Rotational Inertia or Moment of Inertia

9. Characteristics of Rotational Inertia

10. Introduction to Torque

11. Correspondence Between Linear and Rotational Motion

12. Class #14 Take-Away Concepts

13. Class #14 Problems of the Day

14. Answer to Problem 1 for Class #14

15. Class #14 Problems of the Day

16. Answer to Problem 2 for Class #14

17. Activity #14 Introduction to Rotation