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Learning Introductory Physics with Activities

Chapter 14 Rotational Energy and Angular Momentum

In this chapter you will focus on applying physics models to rotational motion.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this chapter, you will be able to:
  1. Define rotational kinetic energy
  2. Define rotational work
  3. Determine when energy is conserved for rotating systems
  4. Define angular momentum
  5. Determine when angular momentum is conserved
  6. Analyze systems using conservation laws
  7. Define precession