PHYSICS 1

Senior High School (Grade 12)

I. OBJECTIVES
After going through this topic, you are expected to:
1. Determine the relationship between torque and angular momentum;
2. Apply torque-angular momentum relation in solving problems; and
3. Recognize some applications of torque and angular momentum in different fields.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

TOPIC: Torque – Angular Momentum Relation

REFERENCES: Faughn, J.S.; Serway, R.A. Holts Physics, Teacher’s Edition Textbook, 2006.
pages 160-163.
Hewitt, Paul. Conceptual Physics. 10th Edition.
Kirkpatrick and Wheeler. Physics, A World View.
Tom Strong. Honors Physics Review Notes. 2009. Mt.Lebanon High School

MATERIALS: Laptop, White Board, White Board Marker

STRATEGY: Discussion

VALUES INTEGRATION: Decision-making and determined to understand the topic

III. PROCEDURE

Daily Routine
Teacher tells students to stand up and pray. After which, the teacher greets the students.

Preparatory Activities
Review / Recap
The teacher asks the students.
1. What is angular acceleration?
2. What is angular momentum?
3. What is moment of inertia?
Motivation:
Let the students describe the image.

Based from the students, responses, introduce the lesson for the day and the lesson
objectives.

Discussion:
Terminologies:
 Linear Momentum – the product of a system's mass multiplied by its velocity.

 Angular Momentum – The property of any rotating object given by moment of inertia
times angular velocity.

 Torque – a twisting force that tends to cause rotation.

Angular Momentum:
Point Object: L = r*p or L = mvr
L = Angular Momentum m = mass
v = velocity r = radius
p = Linear Momentum (mv)

Rigid Object: L = Iw
I = Inertia (mr2)
w = angular velocity

Torque:
T = rFsinꝊ
T = Torque
r = radius
Ꝋ = angle between F and the lever arm
 p = mv L = Iꭣ
Where: Where:
p = Linear Momentum L = Angular Momentum
m = mass I = Inertia
v = velocity (motion) ꭣ = angular velocity (rotational motion)
Newton 2nd Law States that:
Net Force (⅀F) acting on an object is equal to Net Torque (⅀T) acting on an object is equal
the mass (m) of the object x acceleration (a) to the Inertia (I) of the object x angular
acceleration (α)

⅀F = ma ⅀T = Iα
Where:
Note: Δꭣ
α= Δt
meters m
Linear Velocity unit is or
second s
⅀T = Iα
displacement (s) Δꭣ
v=
time(t)
= I( Δt )
Where:
rꝊ Δ ꭣ = change in angular velocity
v=
t IΔꭣ = Δ L

v=rꭣ We can say that

radians rad ΔL
Angular Velocity unit is
second
or
s ⅀T = Δt
same as;
2π ΔꝊ
ꭣ= or
t Δt Δp
⅀F = Δt
Ꝋ = in radians

Conservation of Momentum:

Linear momentum is conserve if the external forces acting on the object is zero
so the ⅀F = 0 then;
pinitial = pfinal

Angular momentum is conserve if there are no external Torque acting on the system.
so the ⅀T = 0 then;
 Linitial = Lfinal
I initial ꭣinitial = I final ꭣ final or I i ꭣi = I f ꭣf
Therefore;

As Inertia increases the angular velocity decreases such as the angular momentum is constant.
If Inertia decreases the angular velocity increases.

A. Activities

Activity 1 – Formula Sheet

 Divide the class into two then ask for a representative from each group while the rest of
the class shall perform the same task that will be given in their respective seats.

 Using the table below, make a formula sheet from translational motion analogous to
rotational motion in ½ crosswise-sized cardboard. Make sure to write the correct symbol
or formula for each quantity. Post your work in study area.
Quantity Translational Motion Rotational Motion

Description Symbol/Formula Description Symbol/Formula

Position
Velocity
Acceleration
Force
Mass
Momentum
Note: You can make your design for the activity.

Activity 2 – Torque – Angular Momentum Relation

The class / students will answer the following questions and solve for the unknown,
using specific formula from their formula sheet.

1. A 7.0kg solid ball, radius of 10cm, is rolling at 10m/s. Calculate the Kinetic Energy and
Angular momentum of the ball.

2. A tangential force of 360N acts for a time of 5.0seconds at the edge of a potter’s wheel
with a radius of 50cm and a mass of 45kg. What is the change in its rotational velocity?
 Activity 3 – Practice Problems

Solve the following problems with complete solutions.

1. The giant sequoia General Sherman in California has a mass of about 2x106 kg, making it
the most massive tree in the world. Its height of 83m is also impressive. Imagine a
uniform bar with the same mass and length as the tree. If this bar is rotated about an axis
that is perpendicular to and passes through the bat’s midpoint, how large an angular
acceleration would result from a torque of 4.6x107 N-m?
(Note: Assume the bar is thin.)

2. A 43kg wheel, essentially a thin hoop of radius 1.5m, is rotating at 380 revs/min. It must
be brought smoothly to stop in 20s. Calculate the constant torque of the wheel.

Wrap-Up
Complete the table about what you have learned about and the relationship of torque and
angular momentum:

3 Things I Learned Today . . .

2 Things I Found Interesting . . .
1 Question I Still Have . . .

Valuing:

Why is it easier to balance on a

moving bicycle than one at rest?
Posttest:
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter in your notebook.

1. Moment of inertia in rational motion depends on

A. Angular velocity and acceleration
B. Force and radius
C. Mass and radius
D. Moment of Inertia and angular velocity

2. It is the rate of change of angular momentum.

A. Angular acceleration
B. Angular velocity
C. Moment of inertia
D. Torque

3. A figure skater goes into a spin, keeping her arm at her sides, which is TRUE might occur
when she extends her arms?
A. her angular velocity increase
B. her angular momentum stays the same
C. her rotational inertia decreases
D. her angular velocity remains the same

4. If the angular momentum of the system of particles is constant, which of the following
statements must be TRUE?
A. The next external torque on the system is constant
B. No torques are acting on any part of the system
C. The net torque is zero on each part of the system
D. The net torque is zero for the whole system

5. A 4kg block travels around 0.50m radius circle with an angular velocity of 12rad/s. What is its
angular momentum about the center of the circle?
A. 12 kg-m/ s2 C. 48 kg-m/ s2
B. 24 kg-m/ s2 D. 6 kg-m/ s2