As the angular velocity changes, so does the acceleration (since the radius is fixed). Since the acceleration is proportional to the square of the angular velocity, I can plot acceleration vs. ω 2 2.

Shown in right video is the TOTAL angular velocity vector (MAGENTA) of the rotor, which is the vector sum of the red and blue angular velocity components. Note that the magnitude of the total angular ...

Stretching the limbs out will increase the moment of inertia, therefore decreasing the angular velocity — which is essential for a neat and flawless dive into the water.

Physics and Python stuff. Most of the videos here are either adapted from class lectures or solving physics problems. I really like to use numerical calculations without all the fancy programming ...

The angular velocity will then bey 2π divided by this time. I did this for five different lengths using a hanging mass of 50 grams and a swinging mass of 15.8 grams.