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SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST

I am able to … | Section | Not yet | Nearly there | Ready to move on
apply the equations of rotational kinematics and exploit the analogy with linear motion | 5.1 |  |  |
understand and apply the concept of torque | 5.2 |  |  |
Understand the concept of moment of inertia | 5.2 |  |  |
apply Newton’s second law to rotational motion | 5.2 |  |  |
apply the law of conservation of energy in rotational motion | 5.2 |  |  |
understand the concept of ‘rolling without slipping’ | 5.2 |  |  |
understand the conditions under which angular momentum is conserved | 5.3 |  |  |
solve problems with angular momentum conservation | 5.3 |  |  |

REFLECTION

Are you confident using the equations of rotational kinematics? Do you understand the term torque and can you calculate the torque of a force? Do you understand the concept of moment of inertia? Can you solve problems with Newton’s second law applied to rotational motion? Can you solve problems with energy conservation? Do you understand the term rolling without slipping? Can you solve problems with angular momentum conservation? Do you understand when angular momentum is conserved?

Exam-style Questions

You can find questions in the style of IB exams in the digital coursebook.