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Angular Momentum and Its Conservation
Apply conservation of angular momentum to explain phenomena like figure skaters spinning faster and neutron star formation.
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Rotational Dynamics and Simple Machines
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Learners will analyze rotational motion, calculate torque and moment of inertia, apply angular momentum conservation, and evaluate simple machine designs.
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- Rotational Equilibrium: Sum of Torques Equals ZeroNot started yet
- Moment of Inertia and Rotational Kinetic EnergyNot started yet
- Angular Momentum and Its ConservationYou are here
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Learning standards covered
112.45(b)(2)(C)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Science · 12th Gradeuse mathematical calculations to assess quantitative relationships in data; and
Open Global Standard:OGS.12.SEP.3
112.45(b)(1)(H)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Science · 12th Gradedistinguish among scientific hypotheses, theories, and laws.
Open Global Standard:OGS.12.SEP.4
OGS.12.SEP.3OGS.12.SEP.4