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What is Newton's second law for rotational motion?

T=IαT = I\alpha

What is the unit of moment of inertia?

kg m2\text{kg m}^2

Which equation relates final angular velocity to initial velocity, acceleration, and time?

ω2=ω1+αt\omega_2 = \omega_1 + \alpha t

Which rotational equation should be used when time is not known?

ω22=ω12+2αθ\omega_2^2 = \omega_1^2 + 2\alpha\theta

What rotational variable corresponds to linear displacement ss?

Angle turned through, θ\theta

When can the rotational equations of motion be used?

Only for constant angular acceleration

How many radians equal one complete revolution?

2π2\pi radians

What is the unit of angular acceleration?

rad s−2\text{rad s}^{-2}

A stationary wheel accelerates at 8.0 rad s−28.0~\text{rad s}^{-2} for 30 s30~\text{s}. What is its final angular velocity?

240 rad s−1240~\text{rad s}^{-1}

What does a negative angular acceleration indicate?

Deceleration (decreasing angular velocity)

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