The Book of Phyz - AP Physics B: Second Year
2.05 ROTATION

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	GUIDES
1	Rotational Kinematics Side-by-side comparison of rotational and translational position, velocity, and acceleration.
2	Rotational Algebraic Kinematics Equations of uniform motion and uniform accelerated motion given in rotational quantities.
3	Rotation Examples Definitions of quantities, explanations of equations, and worked out example problems.
4	Rotational Dynamics I Side-by-side comparison of rotational and translational force (torque) and mass (inertia).
5	Rotational Dynamics II Side-by-side comparison of rotational and translational impulse and momentum
6	Rotational Dynamics III Side-by-side comparison of rotational and translational work, kinetic energy, and power.
	JOBS
1	A New Kind of Motion Springboard - Answers Introduction to rotation as a second kind of motion, distinct from translational motion, as a classroom discussion.
2	Torque Springboard - Answers A classroom discussion to develop an understanding of the parameters that determine torque.
3	Screwdriver Springboard - Answers A classroom discussion to determine the advantages of different-sized screwdrivers.
4	Angular Momentum Springboard - Answers A classroom discussion to introduce the concept of angular momentum (by comparison to linear momentum).
	LABS
1	Angular Force Personal experience in balancing an increasing torque created with a single force.
2	Angular Mass Personal experience in waving the mysterious rotational batons. Equal mass, equal length, but not equal somehow.
3	Ride My See Saw Balancing torques (meterstick, fulcrum, weights; you know the drill).
4	Sit on It and Rotate Personal experiences in conservation angular momentum. Perennial student favorite.
	VIDEO
	Kinetic Karnival: Rotation - Answers Jearl Walker's spin (!) on rotational mechanics.
	DISCONTINUED
	This Way That Way IV SB - Answers Distinguishing positive and negative angular displacement as a classroom discussion.
	Ramp Races XP Determine which cans roll fastest down an incline.

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