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Spinning wheel: Rotational kinematics



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Wheels are mounted on a vertical axis. In this experiment, we observe one of the wheels spinning while slowing down. More…

   

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DESCRIPTION OF EXPERIMENT
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A POSSIBLE PATH THROUGH THE INVESTIGATION…
Basics
Investigate the data, represent the data graphically. Convert pixel readings of white markings into angles measured relative to the center and a chosen direction from the center. Note that the angle should increase monotonically (and not jump back to zero after a full cycle).
Calculate angular speed and angular acceleration numericall. If necessary, use smoothing algorithms. Calculate the same results by introducing analytic fitting curves.

  

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MODEL EQUATIONS AND MORE…


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SOME SIMPLE QUESTIONS…


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