Physics Chapter 8 Crossword
Across
- 1. out of a hoop, disc, and sphere, the ____ has the smallest moment of inertia
- 3. an object's resistance to changes in its rotational motion
- 7. this type of energy equals 1/2(I)(omega^2)
- 10. moment of inertia depends on the object's mass and how far the object's particles are from the _____
- 11. L is the symbol for this quantity
- 14. the perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation to the line of action of the force
- 17. the positive direction of torque
- 20. to balance two unequal masses on a plank, the larger mass must be placed ___ to the pivot point than the smaller mass
Down
- 2. moment of inertia is the ____ of mass
- 4. an object is in ____ equilibrium if the sum of the forces in the x and y directions equal zero and the sum of the torques equals zero
- 5. the negative direction of torque
- 6. SI units for torque
- 8. the theorem that says Ipa = Icm + Md^2
- 9. a pole or beam attached on a vertical support on one end by a pivot and on the other end by a slanted cord or chain
- 12. to maximize torque, the force should act at a _____ to the axis of rotation
- 13. on a scaffold, if a single window washer is standing closer to the left cable, the tension in the left cable must be ____ than the tension in the right cable
- 15. the turning action of a force
- 16. if the net external torque is zero, then angular momentum is _______
- 18. the abbreviated SI units for moment of inertia
- 19. out of a hoop, disc, and sphere, the ____ has the largest moment of inertia