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Library AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based Unit 6: Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems
⁂   AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based · Unit 6

6. Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems

5–8% of the AP exam. Key topics: Rotational kinetic energy, Work done by a torque, Angular momentum and angular impulse, Conservation of angular momentum, Rolling without slipping: combined translational and rotational kinetic energy, Circular orbital mechanics and gravitational force as centripetal force.

5–8% exam weight standard track

Unit 6: Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems

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Topics in this unit

  • Rotational kinetic energy
  • Work done by a torque
  • Angular momentum and angular impulse
  • Conservation of angular momentum
  • Rolling without slipping: combined translational and rotational kinetic energy
  • Circular orbital mechanics and gravitational force as centripetal force