IB Physics A4 Flashcards

This page contains our IB Physics flashcards for A4. By reviewing each one of these flashcards, you will fully cover the content for IB Physics 'Rigid body mechanics'.

All Topic 1 Sub-topics

A1: Kinematics & Motion

A2: Forces & Momentum

A3: Work, Energy Sources & Power

(HL)A4: Rigid body mechanics

(HL)A5: Galilean & special relativity

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What is translational motion?

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How is rotational motion different from translational motion in terms of particle movement?

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What is the relationship between centripetal acceleration (a_r) and angular velocity (ω)?

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What causes tangential acceleration (a_t) in rotational motion?

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How do you calculate the total acceleration (a) of particles in rotational motion?

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