Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support this IB* topic.
Conservation of Angular Momentum
Experiment #14 from Advanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
In this experiment, you will
- Collect angle vs. time and angular velocity vs. time data for rotating systems.
- Analyze the θ-t and ω-t graphs both before and after changes in the moment of inertia.
- Determine the effect of changes in the moment of inertia on the angular momentum of the system.
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB) 2025
- Subject
- Physics
- Theme
- A Space, time and motion
- Topic
- A.4 Rigid body mechanics
- Level
- Additional higher level
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