Curated OER
Qualitative Aspects of Rotational Dynamics
Explanations for six different physics lab activities and five suggested assessments are contained in this resource by the National Science Teachers Association. Any combination can be used to open learners' eyes to rotational motion....
Exploratorium
Momentum Machine
If you have a rotating office chair in your classroom, you can have physics pupils participate in this simple, yet effective demonstration of angular momentum. One partner sits in the chair, arms outstretched, holding heavy weights. The...
Curated OER
Review of Rotational Motion
In this rotational motion worksheet, students calculate and answer 50 multiple choice questions related to the properties of rotating bodies.
Curated OER
Ring Around the Rosie
Students examine the concept of angular momentum and its correlation to mass, velocity, and radius. They listen to a teacher-led lecture, conduct an experiment with rotational inertia, angular momentum, and rotation speed by making...
Curated OER
Physical Pendulum Lab
Students calculate the moment of inertia of a disc. In this physics lesson plan, students differentiate the two methods used in finding the inertia. They construct their own pendulum for the lab.
University of Guelph
University of Guelph: Physics Tutorials: Torque and Rotational Motion
Tutorial on torque, rotational motion, and rotational equilibrium. Includes equations, concepts, example and practice problems.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Rotational Inertial Using Tops
In this inquiry or guided inquiry (depending on grade level) investigation, students will examine factors affecting rotational inertia. Students will keep a science journal of their investigation.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Kicked Rotor Dynamics Model
Simulation analyzing the motion of a rotor that is repeatedly kicked. Adjust the settings for kick strength and speed and observe the results.
University of New South Wales (Australia)
University of New South Wales: School of Physics: Physclips: Circular Motion
Learn about circular motion with this learning module that gives animations, videos, and much more to present the topic.
University of New South Wales (Australia)
University of New South Wales: School of Physics: Physclips: Rotation
Learn about rotational kinetic energy, rotational kinematics, torque, rotational mechanics, and angular momentum in this learning module that includes animations and videos.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Ladybug Revolution
Join the ladybug in an exploration of rotational motion. Rotate the merry-go-round to change its angle, or choose a constant angular velocity or angular acceleration. Explore how circular motion relates to the bug's x,y position,...
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Torque
Investigate how torque causes an object to rotate. Discover the relationships between angular acceleration, moment of inertia, angular momentum and torque.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Torque
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online instructional activity students will learn about Torque and how to calculate Torque in various situations.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Physics 1: Rotational Kinematics and Energy
This module is the introduction to model rotational motion. All of the concepts are conveniently recast into forms that have the same mathematical forms as their translational counterparts.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Physics 1: Rotational Dynamics
Students learn about the Newtonian mechanics principle of conservation of angular momentum and the application in the quantum mechanical world.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Collisions of Extended Bodies in Two Dimensions
From a chapter on Rotational Motion and Angular Momentum in a Physics textbook. This section of the chapter examines collisions of rotating objects in two dimensions and what happens at the point of collision. Includes examples,...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Rotation Angle and Angular Velocity
In the following interactive students will begin to define arc length, rotation angle, radius of curvature and angular velocity. They will also calculate the angular velocity of a car wheel spin.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Rotational Kinetic Energy: Work and Energy Revisited
From a chapter on Rotational Motion and Angular Momentum in a Physics textbook. This section of the chapter discusses developing an equation for rotational work, how to determine the rotational kinetic energy along with a problem-solving...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Rotational Motion
Students learn about rotational motion, and the connection between torque and power. Activities include informational text, interactive activities, practice problems, online labs, and virtual animations.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Circular Motion & Gravitation: Rotation Angle & Angular Velocity
By the end of this section, you will be able to define arc length, rotation angle, radius of curvature, and angular velocity; and to calculate the angular velocity of a car wheel spin.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Uniform Circular Motion and Gravitation: Problems and Exercises
This page offers a list of 50 problems/exercises to solve based on the content of Chapter 6: Uniform Circular Motion and Gravitation from the AP Physics online text.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ap Physics: Uniform Circular Motion and Gravitation: Questions
This is a list of 23 questions covering the major concepts of Chapter 6: Uniform Circular Motion and Gravitation from the AP Physics online text.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ap Physics: Kinematics of Rotational Motion
By the end of this section, you will be able to observe the kinematics of rotational motion, derive rotational kinematic equations, and evaluate problem solving strategies for rotational kinematics.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Rotational Motion and Angular Momentum: Conceptual Questions
This page provides 30 questions that cover the major concepts presented in Chapter 10: Rotational Motion and Angular Momentum from the AP Physics online text.