Post on 11-Jan-2016
-Angular Momentum of a Rigid Object-Angular Momentum of a Rigid Object-Conservation of Angular Momentum -Conservation of Angular Momentum
AP Physics CMrs. Coyle
Angular Momentum of a Particle on Angular Momentum of a Particle on Rotating Rigid ObjectRotating Rigid Object
• For a particle of mass mi of the object as shown
• Li = ri mi vi = miri2
• L and vectors are perpendicular to the xy plane.
Angular Momentum of a Rotating Angular Momentum of a Rotating Rigid ObjectRigid Object
• The angular momentum of the entire object, is the sum of the angular momentum vectors of all the individual particles
2z i i i
i i
L L m r
L I
Rotational Form of Newton’s Rotational Form of Newton’s Second LawSecond Law
extzdL dI
dt dt
ext I
Note:Note:
• The rotational form of Newton’s Second Law is also valid for a rigid object rotating about a moving axis provided the moving axis:(1) passes through the center of mass(2) is an axis of symmetry
Angular Momentum of a Bowling BallAngular Momentum of a Bowling Ball
• I=2/5MR 2
• Lz = I• The direction of
the angular momentum is in the positive z direction
Conservation of Angular Conservation of Angular MomentumMomentum
In the absence of a net external torque (the system is isolated) the net angular momentum of a system is conserved.
Li = Lf
Ii i = If f
Remember:
• Closed System: A system that has no gain nor loss of mass.• Isolated System: A closed system with
no net external force acting on it.
Ii i = If f • Why does
the skater spin faster when she pulls together her arms?
Video Link: Gyroscope
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cquvA_IpEsA&NR=1
• Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope (M.I.T. Physics)• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8H98BgRz
pOM&NR=1
GyroscopeGyroscope
Ex: Conservation of Angular Momentum
Video Link: Conservation of Angular Momentum (Bicycle
Wheel)
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZlW1a63KZs&NR=1
Note:
For an isolated system: Energy,
Linear Momentum, and
Angular Momentum are conserved.
What happens to the angular speed of the system as
the person moves towards the center
of the Merry-Go-Round?
Σ Ii i = Σ If f
Why does the kinetic energy of the system increase when
the person moves
towards the center?
Motion of a TopPrecessional Motion : the motion of the axis of symmetry.
Angular Momentum of a Molecule
Ex: #30• A student sits on a freely rotating stool holding
two 3kg masses. When his arms are extended horizontally, the masses are 1m from the axis of rotation and he rotates with an angular speed of 0.750rad/s. The moment of inertia of the student plus stool is 3kg m2 and is assumed constant. The student pulls the weights inward horizontally to a position 0.3m from the rotation axis. a) Find the new angular speed of the student, b) The kinetic energy of the rotating system before and after he pulls the weights inwards. Ans: a) 1.91rad/s, b)2.53J , 6.44J