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Rotation in AP Physics C: Mechanics

Question 1
Physics C: MechanicsAPConcept Practice
1 mark

What is the rotational equivalent of force that causes objects to rotate?

Question 2
Physics C: MechanicsAPConcept Practice
1 mark

A force of 10 N is applied at a distance of 0.5 m from the axis of rotation, with the force vector perpendicular to the lever arm. What is the magnitude of the torque?

Question 3
Physics C: MechanicsAPConcept Practice
1 mark

A seesaw is balanced with two people sitting on opposite ends. If a heavier person sits closer to the center, how does this affect the torque required to maintain equilibrium?

Question 4
Physics C: MechanicsAPConcept Practice
1 mark

What are the units for angular displacement?

Question 5
Physics C: MechanicsAPConcept Practice
1 mark

A wheel rotates with a constant angular acceleration of 3 rad/s². If its initial angular velocity is 2 rad/s, what is its angular velocity after 4 seconds?

Question 6
Physics C: MechanicsAPConcept Practice
1 mark

A rotating object has an angular velocity that changes with time according to the equation ω(t)=2t2+3tω(t) = 2t^2 + 3tω(t)=2t2+3t. What is the angular acceleration at t = 2 seconds?

Question 7
Physics C: MechanicsAPConcept Practice
1 mark

Which of the following factors affects the moment of inertia of an object?

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Question 8
Physics C: MechanicsAPConcept Practice
1 mark

A rotating object has a moment of inertia of 4 kg·m² and an angular velocity of 5 rad/s. What is its rotational kinetic energy?

Question 9
Physics C: MechanicsAPConcept Practice
1 mark

A wheel with a moment of inertia of 2 kg·m² starts from rest and is subjected to a constant torque of 10 N·m. What is the angular velocity of the wheel after it has rotated through 5 radians?

Question 10
Physics C: MechanicsAPConcept Practice
1 mark

What are the units for angular momentum?