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cheatography.com/122543/cs/22776/)  \nRotational Motion  \n\n| τ_net= Iα | τ = r F sinθ | τ = r F |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Linear to Rotational Conversions |  |  |\n| x = rθ | v= rω | a= rα |\n| Rotational Kinematics |  |  |\n| ∆θ = ωit + | ω = ωi + | ω² = ωi² + |\n| ½αt² | αt | 2α∆θ |\n| Rotational Momentum |  |  |\n| L = Iω | K = ½Iω² ∆L= τ∆t |  |\n| Momentum (Linear) |  |  |\n| \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>When Momentum is Conversed:\u003Cbr>∑pi = ∑pf\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>p = mv ∆p = F∆t or\u003Cbr>J = F∆t\u003Cbr>pf = pi + J\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Types of Collisions\u003Cbr>Elastic Collision\u003Cbr>KE conserved & momentum conserved\u003Cbr>Bounce perfectly off each other\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Inelastic Collision\u003Cbr>KE lost & momentum conserved\u003Cbr>Travel in same direction at\u003Cbr>different\u003Cbr>speeds\u003Cbr>Perfectly Inelastic Collision\u003Cbr>Greatest KE lost & momentum conserved\u003Cbr>Objects coupled and travel in same direction |  |  |\n\nBy qwet11  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