Work Done by a Torque or Couple
Physics

Work Done by a Torque or Couple

Torque is an appraise of the force that can reason an object to rotate about an axis. It is a vector quantity. The path of…
Define Torque and Moment of the Torque or Couple
Physics

Define Torque and Moment of the Torque or Couple

There are many examples in practice where two forces, acting together, exert a moment. or turning effect on some object. As a very simple case,…
Explain Moment of Force
Physics

Explain Moment of Force

A force can rotate a nut when applied by a wrench or it can open a door while the door rotates on its hinges; in…
Theorems of Moment of Inertia
Physics

Theorems of Moment of Inertia

Theorems of Moment of Inertia: (i) Parallel axes theorem: The moment of inertia of a body about any axis is equal to the sum of…
Moment of Inertia and its Physical Significance
Physics

Moment of Inertia and its Physical Significance

Moment of inertia is a determination of how complicated it is to rotate an exacting body about a given axis. It is a measure of…
Equations of Rotational Motion
Physics

Equations of Rotational Motion

As in linear motion, for a body having uniform angular acceleration, here derive the equations of motion. Let consider a particle start rotating with angular…
What is Rotational Motion?
Physics

What is Rotational Motion?

When a body rotates about a fixed axis, its motion is known as rotatory motion. A rigid body is said to have pure rotational motion,…
Define Rigid Body in terms of Rotational Motion
Physics

Define Rigid Body in terms of Rotational Motion

A rigid body is defined as that body which does not undergo any change in shape or volume when external forces are applied on it.…
Types of Equilibrium of Bodies
Physics

Types of Equilibrium of Bodies

There are three types of equilibrium of bodies. They are: (a) Stable equilibrium (b) Unstable equilibrium (c) Neutral equilibrium Consider three uniform bars shown in…
Explain Equilibrium of Bodies
Physics

Explain Equilibrium of Bodies

If a marble M is placed on a curved surface of a bowl S. it rolls down and settles in equilibrium at the lowest point…
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