Physics 101 - Rotational Motion and Gravitation

This course is part of the Introduction to Mechanics Specialization

Jason Hafner

Offered By

Introduction to Mechanics SpecializationRice University

About this Course

This course serves as an introduction to the physics of rotational motion and gravitation.  Upon completion, learners will have an understanding of how mathematical laws and conservation principles describe the motions and interactions of objects all around us.  They will gain experience in solving physics problems with tools such as graphical analysis, algebra, vector analysis, and calculus.  The course is the third course in the Physics 101 specialization, which follows the typical progression of topics of a first-semester university physics course:  Kinematics, Newton’s Laws, Energy, and Momentum.  Each of the modules contains reading links to a free textbook, complete video lectures, conceptual quizzes, and a set of homework problems.  Once the modules are completed, the course ends with an exam.  This comprehensive course is similar in detail and rigor to those taught on-campus.  It will thoroughly prepare learners for their upcoming introductory physics courses, or more advanced courses in physics.

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Intermediate Level

A solid familiarity with algebra and trigonometry.

Approx. 27 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

What you will learn

Learners will be prepared to critically evaluate real-world data and information regarding motion.

Learners can apply mathematical laws to the motions of objects under a variety of physical circumstances.

Learners will be prepared for more advanced courses in physics.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Course 3 of 3 in the

Introduction to Mechanics Specialization

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Intermediate Level

A solid familiarity with algebra and trigonometry.

Approx. 27 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

Instructor

Jason Hafner

Professor

Department of Physics and Astronomy

4,659 Learners

3 Courses

Offered by

Rice University

Rice University is consistently ranked among the top 20 universities in the U.S. and the top 100 in the world. Rice has highly respected schools of Architecture, Business, Continuing Studies, Engineering, Humanities, Music, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences and is home to the Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week

Week 1

8 hours to complete

Rotational Motion

8 hours to complete

26 videos (Total 162 min), 6 readings, 19 quizzes

26 videos

Rotational Motion Defined6m

Steps to Rotational Motion3m

Angular Displacement5m

Angular Velocity and Acceleration5m

Slowing a Bike Wheel3m

Rotational Vector Directions5m

Rotational and Translational Quantities9m

Rotational Kinetic Energy5m

I, Moment4m

Calculating Moment of Inertia4m

Moment of a Rod7m

Moment of a Disk8m

Moment of a Cylinder5m

Moment of a Sphere11m

Parallel Axis Theorem3m

Torque Defined4m

Calculating Torque6m

Torque and Angle8m

Rotating Disks4m

Atwood Machine10m

Rolling Cylinder6m

Rolling Kinetic Energy5m

Rolling with Gravity10m

Rolling with Friction7m

Driven Rolling6m

SPT - The Blowhard1m

6 readings

Welcome!10m

Grading Philosophy and Advice10m

University Physics10m

19 practice exercises

Yo-yo Tricks2m

Rotating Disk2m

Desk Chair2m

Slowing Bicycle4m

52m

Rotating Cube2m

Rod Integration2m

Translating -vs- Rotating2m

Moment of a Sphere2m

Moments and Symmetry2m

Drop a Spool2m

Torque on a Spool5m

Trajectory Torque2m

Clay Arrangment2m

Fancy Atwood2m

Truck -vs- Leaf2m

Rolling While Slipping2m

Can Contest2m

Rotational Motion Homework4h

Week

Week 2

7 hours to complete

Angular Momentum

7 hours to complete

20 videos (Total 146 min), 2 readings, 7 quizzes

20 videos

Introduction to Angular Momentum (L)6m

Conservation of Angular Momentum I5m

Conservation of Angular Momentum II2m

Precession I8m

Precession 25m

Gyroscope of Precession I10m

Gyroscope of Precession II6m

Gyroscope of Precession III3m

Creating Angular Momentum?!3m

Angular Momentum of a Translating Mass5m

Creating Angular Momentum: Polar Bear6m

Calculating Angular Momentum: Renee de Cartesian10m

Intuitive Translating Angular Momentum5m

Disk and Bar Collision I15m

Disk and Bar Collision II13m

Parallel Axis Theorem for Angular Momentum6m

Massive Pulley Problem I9m

Massive Pulley Problem II11m

Massive Pulley Problem III7m

SPT - The Invisible Water2m

2 readings

University Physics10m

7 practice exercises

Clock Angular Momentum2m

Diver Angular Momentum2m

Ring Precession2m

Falling with Style2m

Fundamental2m

Bear With Me2m

Angular Momentum Homework4h

Week

Week 3

6 hours to complete

Universal Gravitation

6 hours to complete

13 videos (Total 76 min), 3 readings, 6 quizzes

13 videos

Universal Gravitational Force6m

Earth-Moon Forces5m

Gravity Near the Earth4m

Tycho's Moose and Kepler's Ellipse8m

Kepler's Second Law6m

Kepler's Third Law3m

Gravitational Field6m

Gravitational Potential Energy8m

Gravitational Potential and Path5m

Where is Zero?4m

Escape Velocity5m

Black Holes and Dark Matter7m

SPT - The Floating Water1m

3 readings

University Physics10m

6 practice exercises

Gravity and Momentum2m

Ork and Spork2m

Halley2m

Satellite Energy2m

Why?2m

Universal Gravitation Homework4h

Week

Week 4

6 hours to complete

Rotational Motion and Gravitation EXAM

This module contains the exam that covers Forces and Kinematics. The style is very similar to the homework problems sets, except you must complete it on your own.

6 hours to complete

1 video (Total 8 min)

About the Introduction to Mechanics Specialization

This specialization is for learners who are interested in first-year, university-level physics. Through three courses, you will gain a foundation in mechanics including motion, forces, energy, momentum, rotational motion, and gravitation. With 100 brief lectures and over 100 problems, this comprehensive specialization is similar in detail and rigor to what is taught in on-campus courses. It will thoroughly prepare learners for their upcoming introductory physics courses, or more advanced studies.

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Physics 101 - Rotational Motion and Gravitation