Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A system consisting of a mass suspended by a wire or rod that twists about its axis, oscillating through angular displacements; period depends on the moment of inertia and torsion constant of the wire.