Rotational Equilibrium
Definition
Rotational equilibrium occurs when there is no net torque acting on an object, causing it to remain at rest or continue rotating at a constant angular velocity.
Related terms
Angular Velocity: The rate at which an object rotates around a fixed axis.
Moment of Inertia: A measure of an object's resistance to changes in its rotational motion.
Statics: The branch of mechanics that deals with objects at rest or in a state of equilibrium.
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