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Planar Kinematics & Dynamics of a Particle

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Overview

Explore planar kinematics and dynamics of particles in this comprehensive lecture from Dr. Shane Ross of Virginia Tech. Delve into motion analysis in two degrees of freedom, examining projectile motion and pendulum systems. Learn about polar coordinates and the polar frame, mastering the transport equation to express time derivatives of vectors in different reference frames. Gain insights into inertial acceleration in polar coordinates and prepare for advanced topics in analytical dynamics. Access accompanying lecture notes and additional resources to enhance your understanding of this fundamental topic in engineering dynamics.

Syllabus

Projectile motion in 2 dimensions (worked example).
Pendulum, planar pendulum.
Polar coordinate frame.
Transport equation, transport theorem for derivatives relating rotating frames.
Inertial acceleration written in polar coordinates.

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