Chapter 16. Circular Motion (Part 1): From α to ω
You say you want a revolution? In this chapter, you’ll learn how to deal with circular motion with a crash course in circle anatomy, including what the radius and circumference have to do with pies (or should that be Πs). After dealing with frequency and period, you’ll need to switch from the linear to the angular. But once you’ve learned to use radians to measure angles, you’ll know it’s gonna be alright.
Limber up for the Kentucky Hamster Derby
Universally acclaimed as the most exciting two minutes in a wheel, the Kentucky Hamster Derby is big business! You’ve been called upon by one of the biggest owners in the business to implement an exacting training programme that’s been tailored for the big race.
At the moment, the hamsters aren’t following their schedule. Some are slacking off, and others are over-working. It’s up to you to make sure that the hamsters train exactly as they should.
The hamsters are to do three different types of run, depending on which day of their schedule they’re on. The hamster owner knows the distances he’d like the hamsters to cover and the speeds he’d like them to run at.
But he’s not great at physics - which is where you come in!
You can revolutionize the hamsters’ training
It’s time to design the ultimate hamster ...
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