Problems and Solutions in Rotational Mechanics
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Physics students face the double challenge of grasping both complex concepts and their mathematical descriptions, and students need to be able to understand and confidently manipulate these mathematical representations. Solving conceptual and mathematical problems is an established method in physics teaching, it reinforces theory and improves the ability to apply broad physical principles and equations to specific situations.
Rotational mechanics is a challenging area in mechanics because the knowledge of many concepts is required to solve a single problem. Rotational motion is also extremely important in mechanical devices. In every case, the rotation of an extended, rigid body can be mathematically described as a collection of circular motions by the particles making up the body relative to the axis of rotation. Two very important quantities for dealing with such collections of particles in rotation are the dynamics of rolling, rotational kinetic energy, and the angular momentum.
Covering a wide range of topics and including more than 400 problems and solutions, this book is an ideal resource for aspiring students looking to master the concepts of rotational mechanics, as well as lecturers looking to extend their class content.
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Pradeep Kumar Sharma is a well-known physics author and educator in India. He served in many premier institutes like Brilliant Tutorials, (Chennai), FIIT-JEE Ltd (New Delhi), Narayana Group (Andhra and Telangana) etc. He has been associating as a research scholar of physics education, nanoscience, management and metaphysics in some Indian and foreign universities such as Oxford University, Strathclyde University, Indian Institute of Technology, Patna, Sofia University etc. Furthermore, he is continuing his research while affiliated with various national and international organizations such as IEEE (USA), IET (UK), IE(I), IOP(UK) etc. He has published dozens of papers in national and international journals like IEEE-Scopus journals and journals published by Institute of Physics (UK). He is actively involved with a team of top-notch educators, to design a new method of interactive education called Active Teaching and Active Learning (ATAL) that will make the things easy for an average student to learn physics.
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Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Author biography
1 Kinematics of rotation
2 Torque and angular momentum for a point mass
3 The statics and dynamics of rotation
4 The energy of rigid bodies
5a Impulse and momentum of rigid bodies
5b Impulse and momentum equations
