Unit 5: Torque and Rotational Dynamics

Torque is the _ analogue of force. τ = _____ × _____ × sin(_____). The unit of torque is __________.

Moment of inertia is the rotational analogue of _. It depends on total __________ and how mass is __________ relative to the rotation axis.

Angular velocity is the rate of change of _. ω = Δ_____ / Δ_____. It relates to linear velocity by v = _____ × _____.

Angular momentum is the rotational analogue of _. L = _____ × _____. It is conserved when net external __________ is zero.

Rotational equilibrium occurs when the net _ about any axis is __________. Mathematically: Σ_____ = 0.