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Opus in profectus

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Rotation in Two Dimensions

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Discussion

Precession and nutation

∑τ =	dL
	dt

Combinations of rotations are not commutative

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Rotation in Two Dimensions

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Mechanics
1. Kinematics
2. Dynamics I: Force
3. Energy
4. Dynamics II: Momentum
5. Rotational Motion
6. Planetary Motion
7. Periodic Motion
8. Fluids
Thermal Physics
1. Heat & Temperature
2. Calorimetry
3. Heat Transfer
4. Thermodynamics
Waves & Optics
1. Wave Phenomena
2. Sound
3. Physical Optics
4. Geometric Optics
Electricity & Magnetism
1. Electrostatics
2. Electrostatic Applications
3. Electric Current
4. DC Circuits
5. Magnetostatics
6. Magnetodynamics
7. AC Circuits
8. Electromagnetic Waves
Modern Physics
1. Relativity
2. Quanta
3. Wave Mechanics
4. Nuclear Physics
5. Particle Physics
Foundations
1. Units
2. Measurement
  1. Significant Digits
  2. Order of Magnitude
3. Graphs
4. Vectors
5. Reference
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