Linear (Translational) vs.

Angular (Rotational) Motion

concept linear conversion angular notes

rev.2011.08.05
C=2r
position x (in meters) x=r (in radians)
= theta
v=r v=r
velocity v (in m/s) (in rad/s) = omega
(no slipping)
a=r
acceleration a (in m/s2) (in rad/s2) = alpha

Physics A: Foundations of College Physics

a=v+r
net force = F = 0, net torque = = 0, = capital gamma
Newtons 1st
Physics A: Foundations of College Physics

v = constant = constant or = tau

I = mi ri2
inertia m (in kg) = ICM + mT r2 I = k m r2 (in kgm2) k depends on shape
(Parallel Axis Theorem)
= r F (as vector)
Linear vs. Angular Reference Table

Newtons 2nd F=ma =I

= F x= F r sin
Newtons 3rd action-reaction forces action-reaction torques
2
x = xo + vo t + a t = o + o t + t2
kinetic motion v = vo + a t = o + t
2 2
v = vo2 + 2 a (x xo) = o2 + 2 ( o)

Orig Material 2004-2011 S.T.Randall

kinetic energy KE = EKT = m v2 KE = EKR = I 2 x
W = F x (as vector)
work W =
W = EW = F x
power P = EW / t = F v P=
L=rp=rmv
L = I (rigid body)
momentum p=mv L = r p = r m v = m r 2
L = net t
(single point in rotation)

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