Spinning on String of Variable Length definitions Flashcards

A conserved quantity in rotational motion, calculated as the product of moment of inertia and angular velocity.

The force required to keep an object moving in a circular path, directed towards the center of rotation.

The linear speed of an object moving along a circular path, related to angular velocity by the radius.

A measure of an object's resistance to changes in its rotational motion, dependent on mass distribution.

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

The distance from the center of rotation to the point of interest on the rotating object.

The force transmitted through a string, rope, or cable when it is pulled tight by forces acting from opposite ends.

A state where the sum of forces and torques on a system is zero, resulting in no net motion.

An idealized object with mass concentrated at a single point, used in physics to simplify calculations.

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

The acceleration directed towards the center of a circular path, necessary for maintaining circular motion.

The rate of change of position of an object along a straight path, equivalent to tangential speed in circular motion.

A fundamental concept stating that certain physical quantities remain constant in an isolated system.

A measure of the amount of matter in an object, influencing its resistance to acceleration.

The force of attraction between two masses, typically experienced as the weight of an object on Earth.