Chapter 10 Rotational Motion of Rigid Bodies

Classical Mechanics I

Classical Mechanics is Physics I the way that Newton envisioned. It requires a solid understanding of the math courses up through Differential Equations and Linear Algebra. The most important topic in this course is the Lagrangian.

The prerequisites for this course are: Physics II, and Multivariable Calculus

This course is a co- or prerequisite for: Differential Equations

Book resources

Chapter 10 - Rotational Motion of Rigid Bodies

Section 10.1 - Properties of the Center of Mass

Section 10.2 - Rotation about a Fixed Axis

Classical Mechanics I

Chapter 10 - Rotational Motion of Rigid Bodies

Section 10.1 - Properties of the Center of Mass

Section 10.2 - Rotation about a Fixed Axis

Section 10.3 - Rotation about Any Axis; the Inertia Tensor

Section 10.4 - Principal Axes of Inertia

Section 10.5 - Finding the Principal Axes; Eigenvalue Equations

Section 10.6 - Precession of a Top due to a Weak Torque

Section 10.7 - Euler's Equations

Section 10.8 - Euler's Equations with Zero Torque

Section 10.9 - Euler Angles

Section 10.10 - Motion of a Spinning Top

Chapter 10 - Rotational Motion of Rigid Bodies