Centre of Mass
xcm=∑mi∑mixi[M0L1T0](m)
Torque
τ=rFsinθ[M1L2T−2](N⋅m)
Angular Momentum
L=Iω=mvrsinθ[M1L2T−1](kg⋅m2/s)
Moment of Inertia
I=∑miri2=∫r2dm[M1L2T0](kg⋅m2)
Radius of Gyration
K=MI,I=MK2[M0L1T0](m)
Parallel Axis Theorem (any body)
I=Icm+Md2
Perpendicular Axis Theorem (flat/2D bodies only)
Iz=Ix+Iy
Rolling Without Slipping
vcm=ωR,acm=αR
KEtotal=21mvcm2(1+R2K2)
aincline=1+K2/R2gsinθ
Standard Bodies (about central axis unless stated)
| Body | Axis | I |
|---|
| Ring | Through centre, ⊥ to plane | MR2 |
| Disc | Through centre, ⊥ to plane | 21MR2 |
| Solid sphere | Any diameter | 52MR2 |
| Hollow sphere | Any diameter | 32MR2 |
| Rod (centre) | ⊥ to rod, through centre | 121ML2 |
| Rod (end) | ⊥ to rod, through end | 31ML2 |
| Disc (diameter) | In plane, through centre | 41MR2 |
Conservation of Angular Momentum
I1ω1=I2ω2(when τnet=0)