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Area 1: Rotational Motion and Astrophysics
Quick questions on Rotational dynamics: torque, moment of inertia and angular momentum - SQA Advanced Higher Physics
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State the rotational equivalent of mass in dynamics. [1 mark]
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A torque of acts on a body of moment of inertia . Find the angular acceleration. [2 marks]
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State what happens to the angular velocity of an isolated spinning body when its moment of inertia is reduced. [1 mark]
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