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Physics 101 - Rotational Motion and Gravitation

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Physics 101 - Rotational Motion and Gravitation

This course is part of Introduction to Mechanics Specialization

Instructor: Jason Hafner

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 weeks to complete

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

98 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll 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.

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This third course serves as an introduction to the physics of rotational motion and gravitation. Upon completion, learners will understand how mathematical laws and conservation principles describe the motions and interactions of objects around us. Learners will gain experience in solving physics problems with tools such as graphical analysis, algebra, vector analysis, and calculus. This third course covers Rotational motion, Angular Momentum, and Gravitation. Each of the three 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 at Rice. It will thoroughly prepare learners for their upcoming introductory physics courses or more advanced courses in physics.

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What's included

26 videos6 readings19 assignments

26 videosTotal 162 minutes

Rotational Motion Defined7 minutes
Steps to Rotational Motion3 minutes
Angular Displacement5 minutes
Angular Velocity and Acceleration5 minutes
Slowing a Bike Wheel4 minutes
Rotational Vector Directions6 minutes
Rotational and Translational Quantities9 minutes
Rotational Kinetic Energy6 minutes
I, Moment4 minutes
Calculating Moment of Inertia5 minutes
Moment of a Rod7 minutes
Moment of a Disk9 minutes
Moment of a Cylinder5 minutes
Moment of a Sphere11 minutes
Parallel Axis Theorem4 minutes
Torque Defined4 minutes
Calculating Torque6 minutes
Torque and Angle9 minutes
Rotating Disks4 minutes
Atwood Machine11 minutes
Rolling Cylinder6 minutes
Rolling Kinetic Energy6 minutes
Rolling with Gravity11 minutes
Rolling with Friction7 minutes
Driven Rolling7 minutes
TT Physicist Nicknames2 minutes

6 readingsTotal 60 minutes

Welcome!10 minutes
Grading Philosophy and Advice10 minutes
University Physics10 minutes
University Physics10 minutes
University Physics10 minutes
University Physics10 minutes

19 assignmentsTotal 281 minutes

Rotational Motion Homework240 minutes
Yo-yo Tricks2 minutes
Rotating Disk2 minutes
Desk Chair2 minutes
Slowing Bicycle4 minutes
52 minutes
Rotating Cube2 minutes
Rod Integration2 minutes
Translating -vs- Rotating2 minutes
Moment of a Sphere2 minutes
Moments and Symmetry2 minutes
Drop a Spool2 minutes
Torque on a Spool5 minutes
Trajectory Torque2 minutes
Clay Arrangment2 minutes
Fancy Atwood2 minutes
Truck -vs- Leaf2 minutes
Rolling While Slipping2 minutes
Can Contest2 minutes

What's included

19 videos2 readings7 assignments

19 videosTotal 144 minutes

Introduction to Angular Momentum (L)7 minutes
Conservation of Angular Momentum I5 minutes
Conservation of Angular Momentum II2 minutes
Precession I8 minutes
Precession 26 minutes
Gyroscope of Precession I10 minutes
Gyroscope of Precession II6 minutes
Gyroscope of Precession III4 minutes
Creating Angular Momentum?!4 minutes
Angular Momentum of a Translating Mass6 minutes
Creating Angular Momentum: Polar Bear7 minutes
Calculating Angular Momentum: Renee de Cartesian10 minutes
Intuitive Translating Angular Momentum5 minutes
Disk and Bar Collision I15 minutes
Disk and Bar Collision II13 minutes
Parallel Axis Theorem for Angular Momentum7 minutes
Massive Pulley Problem I9 minutes
Massive Pulley Problem II11 minutes
Massive Pulley Problem III8 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

University Physics10 minutes
University Physics10 minutes

7 assignmentsTotal 252 minutes

Angular Momentum Homework240 minutes
Clock Angular Momentum2 minutes
Diver Angular Momentum2 minutes
Ring Precession2 minutes
Falling with Style2 minutes
Fundamental2 minutes
Bear With Me2 minutes

What's included

12 videos3 readings6 assignments

12 videosTotal 74 minutes

Universal Gravitational Force6 minutes
Earth-Moon Forces5 minutes
Gravity Near the Earth5 minutes
Tycho's Moose and Kepler's Ellipse8 minutes
Kepler's Second Law7 minutes
Kepler's Third Law4 minutes
Gravitational Field6 minutes
Gravitational Potential Energy9 minutes
Gravitational Potential and Path5 minutes
Where is Zero?5 minutes
Escape Velocity6 minutes
Black Holes and Dark Matter8 minutes

3 readingsTotal 30 minutes

University Physics10 minutes
University Physics10 minutes
University Physics10 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 250 minutes

Universal Gravitation Homework240 minutes
Gravity and Momentum2 minutes
Ork and Spork2 minutes
Halley2 minutes
Satellite Energy2 minutes
Why?2 minutes

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.