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This web page provides a multimedia introduction to rotation. It includes topics such as rotational kinetic energy, rotational kinematics, moment of inertia, torques, Newton's laws for rotation, and angular momentum. Short video clips, still images, graphs, and diagrams are integrated with text to promote understanding of important concepts.
This tutorial is part of the PhysClip collection of web-based resources on introductory mechanics, electricity, and magnetism. Editor's Note: This resource would work well as a refresher on rotational motion for secondary science teachers or as a supplementary tutorial for AP high school physics. The 14 video clips will help users visualize conservation of angular momentum, force interaction in rolling problems, common cases that result from moment of inertia, and how torque affects angular acceleration.
Next Generation Science StandardsMotion and Stability: Forces and Interactions (HS-PS2)
Students who demonstrate understanding can: (9-12)
Disciplinary Core Ideas (K-12)
Forces and Motion (PS2.A)
Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer (PS3.B)
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices (K-12)
Analyzing and Interpreting Data (K-12)
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions (K-12)
Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking (5-12)
NGSS Nature of Science Standards (K-12)
Analyzing and Interpreting Data (K-12)
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions (K-12)
Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking (5-12)
AAAS Benchmark Alignments (2008 Version)4. The Physical Setting
4E. Energy Transformations
4F. Motion
9. The Mathematical World
9B. Symbolic Relationships
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![]() <a href="https://www.compadre.org/precollege/items/detail.cfm?ID=8689">Wolfe, Joe. Physclips: Rotation, torques, precession. Sydney: University of New South Wales, August 31, 2008.</a>
![]() J. Wolfe, (University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2006), WWW Document, (https://www.animations.physics.unsw.edu.au/jw/rotation.htm).
![]() J. Wolfe, Physclips: Rotation, torques, precession (University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2006), <https://www.animations.physics.unsw.edu.au/jw/rotation.htm>.
![]() Wolfe, J. (2008, August 31). Physclips: Rotation, torques, precession. Retrieved June 24, 2025, from University of New South Wales: https://www.animations.physics.unsw.edu.au/jw/rotation.htm
![]() Wolfe, Joe. Physclips: Rotation, torques, precession. Sydney: University of New South Wales, August 31, 2008. https://www.animations.physics.unsw.edu.au/jw/rotation.htm (accessed 24 June 2025).
![]() Wolfe, Joe. Physclips: Rotation, torques, precession. Sydney: University of New South Wales, 2006. 31 Aug. 2008. 24 June 2025 <https://www.animations.physics.unsw.edu.au/jw/rotation.htm>.
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Month = {August 31, 2008},
Year = {2006}
}
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