Euler's Equations of Motion for Rotation of Rigid Body
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Theorem
Let a rigid body $B$ rotate about an axis $A$ which is fixed in relation to $B$ and parallel to the principal axis of inertia of $B$.
Then the rotation of $B$ about $A$ is described by:
- $\mathbf I \cdot \dot {\boldsymbol \omega} + \boldsymbol \omega \times \left({\mathbf I \cdot \boldsymbol\omega}\right) = \mathbf M$
where:
- $\mathbf M$ is the applied torque applied to $B$ about $A$
- $\mathbf I$ is the moment of inertia of $B$ with respect to $A$
- $\boldsymbol \omega$ is the angular velocity about $A$.
Proof
Source of Name
This entry was named for Leonhard Paul Euler.
Sources
- 1972: George F. Simmons: Differential Equations ... (previous) ... (next): $\S 3$: Appendix $\text A$: Euler
- 1992: George F. Simmons: Calculus Gems ... (previous) ... (next): Chapter $\text {A}.21$: Euler ($\text {1707}$ – $\text {1783}$)