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  1. AP Physics 1 Revised
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What is angular momentum?
The rotational equivalent of linear momentum; a measure of an object's resistance to change in its rotation.
Define moment of inertia.
A measure of an object's resistance to changes in its rotational speed about an axis of rotation. It depends on the mass and the distribution of mass relative to the axis.
What is torque?
A twisting force that tends to cause rotation. It is the rotational equivalent of linear force.
Define angular impulse.
The change in angular momentum of an object. It is equal to the net external torque multiplied by the time interval over which the torque acts.
What is net external torque?
The sum of all torques acting on a system due to forces external to the system.
Define angular velocity.
The rate of change of angular displacement with respect to time, typically expressed in radians per second.
How do you calculate angular impulse?
Angular impulse can be calculated using the integral $\int \vec{\tau} dt$ or $\vec{\tau} \Delta t$ for a constant torque.
How do you find the total angular momentum of a system?
Add up the angular momenta of all its parts, considering each component's angular momentum relative to the axis of rotation.
What is the impulse-momentum theorem for rotational motion?
The change in angular momentum $\Delta \vec{L}$ is equal to the angular impulse.
How to determine the new angular speed when the moment of inertia changes in a closed system?
Since $L = I\omega$ is constant, if I decreases, then ฯ‰ must increase proportionally to keep L constant.
How do you analyze collisions involving rotating objects using angular impulse?
Apply the principle of conservation of angular momentum, considering the angular impulse during the collision to relate initial and final angular momenta.
What is the effect of applying an external torque to a rotating object?
It changes the object's angular momentum.
What happens when a figure skater pulls their arms in?
Their moment of inertia decreases, and their angular speed increases, conserving angular momentum.
What is the effect of no net external torque on a system?
The total angular momentum of the system is conserved.
What happens to angular speed if the moment of inertia decreases in a closed system?
The angular speed increases to conserve total angular momentum.
What is the effect of angular impulse on an object?
It changes the object's angular momentum.

What is angular momentum?

The rotational equivalent of linear momentum; a measure of an object's resistance to change in its rotation.