Opening/Closing Arms on Rotating Stool definitions Flashcards

A principle stating that the total angular momentum of a rotating system remains constant if no external torque acts on it.

A measure of an object's resistance to changes in its rotation, calculated as the sum of mass times the square of its distance from the axis.

The number of rotations or revolutions per unit of time, often measured in RPM (revolutions per minute).

An imaginary line around which an object rotates, often passing through the object's center.

An idealized object with mass concentrated at a single point, used in calculations of moment of inertia.

Revolutions per minute, a unit of rotational speed indicating the number of full rotations completed in one minute.

The product of an object's moment of inertia and its angular velocity, representing the quantity of rotation.

The main line through the center of a rotating system, around which rotation occurs.

An axis that forms a 90-degree angle with a reference plane or line, often used in rotational systems.

A measure of the amount of matter in an object, contributing to its moment of inertia in rotational systems.

The radial distance from the axis of rotation to a point mass, affecting the moment of inertia.

A stool that can spin around a central axis, used to demonstrate principles of angular momentum.

Objects with mass held at a distance from the axis of rotation, affecting the system's moment of inertia.

Describes objects with negligible size or form, often treated as point masses in physics problems.

The unit of measurement for moment of inertia, indicating mass distribution relative to the axis of rotation.