Untitled Document 2024 04 19T121102.523
Untitled Document 2024 04 19T121102.523
Physics requires consistent practice, much like any other subject. Many students find Class 11
Physics challenging due to its complex terminology, equations, and rules.
To grasp the concepts effectively, it is important to understand the basic formulas and solve
problems regularly. Chapter 7 of Class 11 Physics, titled "System Of Particles And Rotational
Motion is particularly important because it frequently appears in board exam questions every
year.
This chapter focuses on understanding the system of particles and rotational motion. The notes
for Class 11 Physics Chapter 7 extensively cover the following topics:
● For a two-particle system, the center of mass is calculated as the weighted average of
the positions of the two particles.
● For a rigid body, the center of mass is a fixed point that remains unchanged during the
motion of the body.
● For a uniform rod, the center of mass is at its geometric center.
Torque
● Torque is the measure of the force's ability to rotate an object around an axis.
● It depends on both the force applied and the position of application relative to the axis of
rotation.
● It is expressed mathematically as the cross product of the position vector and the force
vector.
Moment of Inertia
● Angular momentum is the rotational equivalent of linear momentum and is defined as the
product of moment of inertia and angular velocity.
● The conservation of angular momentum states that the total angular momentum of an
isolated system remains constant if no external torques act on it.
Radius of Gyration
● The radius of gyration is the distance from the axis of rotation to a point where the mass
of an object could be concentrated without altering its moment of inertia.
● It is mathematically represented as the square root of the ratio of moment of inertia to
mass.
● The parallel axis theorem states that the moment of inertia of a body about any axis
parallel to its center of mass axis is the sum of the moment of inertia of the body about
its center of mass axis and the product of its mass and the square of the distance
between the two axes.
● The perpendicular axis theorem states that the moment of inertia of a planar lamina
about an axis perpendicular to its plane is the sum of the moments of inertia of the
lamina about two perpendicular axes in its plane passing through the point where the
perpendicular axis intersects the plane of the lamina.
These concepts are fundamental to understanding the motion and behavior of objects in both
linear and rotational motion scenarios.
Concise Summaries: The notes provide concise summaries of each topic, making it easier for
students to understand and retain key information.
Clarity and Simplification: Complex concepts are broken down into simpler terms, making it
easier for students to grasp difficult concepts.
Structured Format: The notes follow a structured format, which helps students organize their
study materials and revise more efficiently.