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.