Fill the gaps in the spin equations

Exercise and reference answers

Missing parts

1. Answer

   alpha

   Choices

   1. alpha
   2. omega
   3. theta

2. Answer

   I

   Choices

   1. m
   2. I
   3. r

3. Answer

   squared

   Choices

   1. cubed
   2. halved
   3. squared

4. Answer

   r squared

   Choices

   1. r squared
   2. r
   3. r cubed

Complete the statement

Newton's second law for spin: net tau = I times {0}. Angular momentum: L = {1} times omega. Rotational kinetic energy: KE = half times I times omega {2}. Moment of inertia of a point mass: I = m {3}.

Instructions

Tap the term that belongs in each blank.

Explanation