Physics SL
Physics SL
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Theme A - Space, Time & Motion
Theme A - Space, Time & Motion
Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter
Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter
Theme C - Wave Behaviour
Theme C - Wave Behaviour
Theme D - Fields
Theme D - Fields
Theme E - Nuclear & Quantum Physics
Theme E - Nuclear & Quantum Physics
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Theme A - Space, Time & Motion
Physics SL
Physics SL

Theme A - Space, Time & Motion

Unveiling Newton’s Third Law of Rotational Motion

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Newton's third law of rotational motion

  • Concept: For every action, there's an equal and opposite reaction.

  • Rotational Version: The action torque and reaction torque are equal and opposite. If object A torques object B, object B torques object A back, equally and oppositely.

    🎡 Real-world Example: When you try to wring out a wet cloth, your left hand twists one way while your right hand twists the opposite way.

Rotational kinetic energy (KE)

  • Formula for work W

    • W = τ × θ where τ is torque and θ is angular displacement.
  • Power P = × τ × ω

  • Kinetic energy for linear motion: =Ek​=\(\frac 12\)​mv2

  • Rotational KE: Ek​=\(\frac 12\)​Iω2 where I is the moment of inertia and ω is the angular velocity.

    🚲 Real-world Example: Think of a bike wheel spinning. Faster it spins, more energy it has!

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Theme A - Space, Time & Motion
Physics SL
Physics SL

Theme A - Space, Time & Motion

Unveiling Newton’s Third Law of Rotational Motion

Word Count Emoji
695 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

Newton's third law of rotational motion

  • Concept: For every action, there's an equal and opposite reaction.

  • Rotational Version: The action torque and reaction torque are equal and opposite. If object A torques object B, object B torques object A back, equally and oppositely.

    🎡 Real-world Example: When you try to wring out a wet cloth, your left hand twists one way while your right hand twists the opposite way.

Rotational kinetic energy (KE)

  • Formula for work W

    • W = τ × θ where τ is torque and θ is angular displacement.
  • Power P = × τ × ω

  • Kinetic energy for linear motion: =Ek​=\(\frac 12\)​mv2

  • Rotational KE: Ek​=\(\frac 12\)​Iω2 where I is the moment of inertia and ω is the angular velocity.

    🚲 Real-world Example: Think of a bike wheel spinning. Faster it spins, more energy it has!

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