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Rotational Dynamics

Maharashtra Board · Class 12 · Physics

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1. Circular Motion Fundamentals

  • Circular motion is accelerated motion due to continuous change in velocity direction
  • Angular displacement (θ), angular velocity (ω = dθ/dt), and angular acceleration (α = dω/dt)
  • Relationship between linear and angular quantities: v = ωr, a_tangential = αr
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2. Centripetal and Centrifugal Forces

  • Centripetal force is real force directed toward center, providing necessary acceleration
  • Centrifugal force is pseudo force experienced in rotating reference frame
  • Centripetal force = mω²r = mv²/r in magnitude
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3. Applications of Circular Motion

  • Banking of roads reduces dependence on friction for turning
  • Conical pendulum demonstrates circular motion under gravity and tension
  • Vehicle on horizontal track: friction provides centripetal force
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4. Vertical Circular Motion

  • Two types: controlled (like giant wheel) and gravity-controlled motion
  • Speed varies continuously due to gravity doing work
  • Minimum speed at top: v_min = √(rg) for string/track contact

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Circular motion involves particles moving alongCentripetal force F = mω²r =Key applications includeMoment of inertia I = Σmᵢrᵢ²Parallel axes theorem

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