Physics I

Week 4 “Rotational Dynamics”

You may submit your answers together or separately – just be sure you address both questions. Here are your questions for this week:

Part 1

How does the rotation speed vary as you move outward for a person sitting on a playground merry go round? How about the force here, how does this change?

Part 2

Why can water stay in bucket if you spin it upside down, if you spin the bucket fast enough? What are some practical applications of this?