A Student's Guide to Rotational Motion

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Effrosyni Seitaridou (Emory University, Atlanta) Alfred C. K. Farris (Emory University, Atlanta)

A Student's Guide to Rotational Motion

Effrosyni Seitaridou (Emory University, Atlanta), Alfred C. K. Farris (Emory University, Atlanta)

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Cambridge University Press
03 August 2023

Mathematics & Sciences; Astronomy, space & time; Physics; Classical mechanics

Series: Student's Guides

Rotational motion is of fundamental importance in physics and engineering, and an essential topic for undergraduates to master. This accessible yet rigorous Student's Guide focuses on the underlying principles of rotational dynamics, providing the reader with an intuitive understanding of the physical concepts, and a firm grasp of the mathematics. Key concepts covered include torque, moment of inertia, angular momentum, work and energy, and the combination of translational and rotational motion. Each chapter presents one important aspect of the topic, with derivations and analysis of the fundamental equations supported by step-by-step examples and exercises demonstrating important applications. Much of the book is focused on scenarios in which point masses and rigid bodies rotate around fixed axes, while more advanced examples of rotational motion, including gyroscopic motion, are introduced in a final chapter.

By: Effrosyni Seitaridou (Emory University Atlanta), Alfred C. K. Farris (Emory University, Atlanta)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9781009213356
ISBN 10: 1009213350
Series: Student's Guides
Pages: 198
Publication Date: 03 August 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Effrosyni Seitaridou is Professor of Physics at Oxford College of Emory University and received her Ph.D. in applied physics from Caltech in 2008. Her research is focused on biological physics and she has co-authored a book, 'Simple Brownian Diffusion' (Oxford University Press, 2012). She has received numerous awards for excellence in teaching. Alfred Farris is Assistant Professor in Physics at Oxford College of Emory University and received his Ph.D. from the University of Georgia. He teaches the rotational dynamics module at Emory alongside Effrosyni Seitaridou, and has received awards for excellence in teaching both at Emory and at the University of Georgia.