Moment of Inertia

Moment of Inertia

This simulation assumes that there is rolling friction and no sliding friction. The cylinder and cube assumed the density of iron (7.874 g/cm³). Why does a rolling object go down slower than an object that slides … more

Moment of inertia

‘Moment of inertia’ of various shapes

You can click various shapes on the left and right sides of the screen. What are the characteristics of a shape with a large moment of inertia? What are the characteristics of a shape with a … more