Rotational Motion

1. Introduction In rotational dynamics, the moment of inertia (I) plays the same role as mass (m) in linear motion….

1. Concept Overview The moment of inertia (M.I.) of a body depends on how its mass is distributed relative to

1. Key Features The hollow cylinder is considered to have an inner radius [R_1] and outer radius [R_2]. The axis

1. Concept Overview A uniform hollow sphere (thin spherical shell) has all its mass distributed on a spherical surface of

1. Concept Overview A cylinder rolling down an incline can either roll without slipping (pure rolling) or slip (with kinetic

1. Introduction In rotational dynamics, the radius of gyration provides a simplified way of expressing how mass is distributed about

The moment of inertia of a uniform solid sphere of radius R and mass M is given by Let $M$ be

1. Concept Overview The Principle of Conservation of Angular Momentum states that if the net external torque acting on a

1. Introduction The Theorem of Parallel Axis helps in finding the moment of inertia [I] of a rigid body about any