Rotational Kinematics

3. Angular Acceleration

Learning outcomes
  • I can define angular acceleration.
  • I can calculate angular acceleration from changes in angular velocity.
  • I can interpret positive and negative angular acceleration.
  • I can analyze rotational motion graphs.
  • I can solve problems involving angular acceleration.

Key Topics:
  • Definition of center of mass.
  • Calculating the center of mass for simple systems.