Overview
Explore a comprehensive physics lecture that covers multiple problem-solving strategies for rotational dynamics and static equilibrium. This nearly two-hour session from CoA Physics' "Physics 4A in 30 Lectures" series tackles various practical applications including static equilibrium demonstrations, wheel mechanics when climbing steps, calculating rotational inertia through direct integration with a "Pirate Ship" example, ballistic pendulum exam problems, the physics of swinging rods, and the rotational dynamics of yo-yos. Each segment provides detailed explanations and demonstrations to help master these challenging physics concepts through practical problem-solving approaches.
Syllabus
00:00:00 - Lecture 21 Intro
00:01:40 - Static Equilibrium, ver. 2 from timed assessment demos
00:22:37 - Wheel Climbing Step more stat. eq. problem-solving
00:31:34 - Rotational Inertia by Direct Integration from “Pirate Ship” question
00:57:25 - Exam Question: Ballistic Pendulum 2
01:09:44 - Swinging Rod from timed assessment demos
01:39:34 - Rotational Dynamics of Yo-Yo from timed assessment demos
Taught by
CoA Physics