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Exercise 2

 

Turn in both parts at the same time, clearly labeled

 

Part a: Concepts

Part b: Problems

 

 

Part a. Concepts

Remember the requirements for problems of this type.

Do not just give yes or no as an answer to a question - provide rationale. If calculations are required, then show the calculations. If these requirements are not followed, then the problem will be graded as incorrect.

 

Chapter 7: Linear Momentum

 

1.  When is the  linear momentum of a system conserved?

 

 

2.  When is the kinetic energy of a system conserved?

 

 

3.  When is total energy of a system conserved?

 

 

4.  When is mechanical energy of a system conserved?

 

 

Chapter 8: Rotational Motion

 

5. When is total angular momentum of a system conserved?

 

 

6. Rotating rods - equal weight - demonstration. Clearly explain why it was more difficult to rotate one rod than the other.

 

 

7. Rotating mass on a string demonstration. Why did the angular velocity increase as I pulled on the string?

 

 

8. Why do animals that can run very fast have most of the mass of their legs closer to their body?

 

 

9. Is it possible for a non-rigid body to have a single value of the angular velocity?

 

 

10. Can a small force ever exert a greater torque than a larger force?

 

Part b: Problems

 

Page Concept Problem
219 Angular Quantities 4
219 Constant Acceleration: Rolling 15
220 Torque 22
220 Rotational Dynamics 27
221 Rotational Kinetic Energy 43
222 Angular Momentum 51