Newton's Second Law For Rotation
τ = I·α
What it says
The net torque on a rigid body equals its moment of inertia times its angular acceleration.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
τ | Torque (N·m) | M L^2 T^-2 |
I | Moment of inertia (kg·m^2) | M L^2 |
α | Angular acceleration (rad/s^2) | T^-2 |
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