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PHYS 1P21/91
2012 SU

Introduction

Rotational Motion

Work,Energy,Momentum

Oscillations

Special Relativity

Formula Sheet

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Mechanics and Waves

Introduction
Kinematics: motion in one and two dimensions
Dynamics
Rotational motion

Kinematics of rotational motion

Relationship between translational and rotational quantities

Rotational kinematics

Ex: discus thrower
Ex: record player

Uniform and nonuniform circular motion

Ex: racetrack
Ex: circular turn

Rolling

rolling bicycle wheel
Ex: coasting bicycle

Dynamics of rotational motion

Centripetal Force

Ex: streetcar hand straps
Ex: Tarzan
Ex: airplane
Ex: level curve
Ex: curved exit ramp
Ex: bump in the road
Ex: bump in the road II

Torque and Equilibrium

Ex: Wrench
Ex: Biceps
Ex: Duke's Dude Ranch sign

Center of Mass

center of gravity
Ex: CO Molecule

Moment of Inertia

Ex: Calculating I
Table of I's

Newton's Second Law in Angular Form

Hoisting a Crate
Ex: Atwood's Machine

Work, energy, momentum
Oscillations
Special relativity