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Mechanics: Rotational
Motion and Torque
01 Torque
Torque

Torque is simply tendency of rotation. It is a rotational equivalent of force and is de ned as:

∣ ∣
τ = r   ×  F = rF sin θ
∣ ∣

● where r is the magnitude of vector r which is de ned from center of rotation (also known as
the reference point) to the point of exertion of force (also known as point of action).

● θ is the angle between r and F

● unit for torque is N .m

 
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WATC H O UT!

Torque is a vector so it has magnitude and direction. In two dimensions, torque is positive if
it generates a counter-clockwise rotation and it is negative if it generates a clockwise
rotation.

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If there are more than one force acting on an object, net torque of the system would be the
sum of all torque vector corresponding to different forces. Make sure to add them as
Vectors!!

Example:

 
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Forces cause NO torque when they are:

a. Parallel to the axis of rotation,(sin θ = 0)

b. Acting at the center of rotation (r=0)

Example Problem

Example: Rotating a Door about its Hinge

You and your friend are trying to push open a gate that has a single hinge on one side. The gate
starts opening if you apply a force of 60N perpendicular to the gate, at a point that is 60cm
horizontally away from the hinge, parallel to the ground. If your friend is only able to push the gate
with a force of 40N perpendicular to the door, where should they apply the force in order to open
the gate?

 
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02 Static Equilibrium
Static Equilibrium

A system is in a static equilibrium if it has both translational and rotational equilibrium (It does
not move and it does not rotate!)

● Newton’s Second Law says that if a body is at rest, or moving at a constant velocity, the
sum of all forces on it must be zero. This is known as translational equilibrium:

∑ Fx = 0

∑ Fy = 0

∑ Fz = 0
 
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● Similarly, if an object is at rest and has no angular motion (is not rotating), the sum of all of
the torques acting on it must be zero. This known as rotational equilibrium:

∑ τx = 0

∑ τy = 0

∑ τz = 0

E X AM TIP

For problems at equilibrium, you have to identify all forces acting on the object and then rst
set the net force to be zero and then nd the net torque for the system and put it equal to
zero as well. Using these equations you can solve for the unknowns of the problem.

Example Problem

Example: Ladder at Equilibrium

A 3.0 m ladder of mass 12 kg rests against a frictionless wall. The coef cient of friction between
the ladder and the oor is 0.60. What is the smallest angle that the ladder can make with the
ground if the ladder is to remain at rest?

Solution:

 
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03 Rotation Kinematics
Kinematics Equations for Rotation

The parameters describing the translational motion have an analogue in rotational motion.

Angular velocity is the equivalent of linear velocity, angular acceleration is analogue to linear
acceleration, and etc.

 
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Kinematic equations for rotational motions are very similar to kinematic equations for linear
motion. For a rotation with a constant angular acceleration:

1 2
θf = αt + ωi t + θi
2

ωf = αt + ωi

ωf2 − ωi2 = 2αΔθ

WATC H O UT!

Note that for a uniform circular motion, α = 0.

E X AM TIP

We can combine second and third equations above to nd another useful equation which
does not depend on angular acceleration:

1
(ωf + ωi )t = Δθ
2

 
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Example Problem

Example: Rotating Flywheel

A ywheel turns through 60 revolutions as it slows from an angular speed of 2 rad/s to a stop.

(a) Assuming a constant angular acceleration, nd the time for it to come to rest.

(b) What is its angular acceleration?

(c) How much time is required for it to complete the rst 20 of the 60 revolutions?

 
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