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Unit 5: Torque and Rotational Dynamics

Connecting Linear and Rotational Motion

Turn angular displacement, velocity and acceleration into the distance, speed and tangential acceleration of any point on a rotating rigid system, and back.

Topic 5.2 · 8 min read

This lesson comes with the AP Physics C: Mechanics plan

In this lesson

  1. 01Arc length and why radians make it exact
  2. 02Speed and tangential acceleration
  3. 03The other part of a point's acceleration
  4. 04From lines to angles: strings, belts and gears
  5. 05Worked examples
  6. 06Where students lose points
  7. 07On the exam

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