Advanced Placement / Physics

Rotational Dynamics

In this lab, students use rotary motion sensors to determine the mathematical relationship between torque, rotational inertia, and angular acceleration of a rotating object.

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Standards Correlations

IB Topics	AP Topics
B.1	3.F.2.1; 2; 3.A.1.3

Featured Equipment

Wireless Rotary Motion Sensor

The Wireless Rotary Motion Sensor measures angle, angular velocity, and angular acceleration, as well as their linear equivalents.

Super Pulley with Clamp

Upgrade force tables and inclined planes with this pulley and clamp.

Mass and Hanger Set

The Mass and Hanger Set includes 4 hangers and 27 weights that range from 0.5 g to 100 g.

Pendulum Accessory

This pendulum accessory converts a rotary motion sensor into a pendulum.

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Source: Lab #10