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Torques, Oscillating Bodies

Torques, Oscillating Bodies: In the absence of a net external torque on an object, angular momentum is conserved. When an object oscillates about an axis of rotation, there is a variable restoring torque acting on the object. A review is given of equations for angular momentum and torque, and the importance of choosing the point of origin. These equations are exercised using an example of a circular orbit.

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  1. Rotations, Part 1: Dynamics of Rigid Bodies
  2. Angular Momentum
  3. Other Oscillating Systems
  4. Magnetic Fields, Lorentz Force, Torques, Electric Motors (DC), and Oscilloscope
  5. Index of Refraction, Poynting Vector, Oscillating Charges, and Polarization
  6. Rate of Change of Angular Momentum
  7. Conservation of Angular Momentum
  8. Conservation of Angular Momentum
  9. Elliptical Orbits