Rigid Body Dynamics
Position Vectors in 3D
Fixed-Point Rotation
Translation and Rotation
Euler's Theorem on Rotations
Definition and Sequence
Applications and Limitations
Properties of Rotation Matrices
Composition of Rotations
Instantaneous Axis of Rotation
General Expression for Angular Velocity
Angular Acceleration Vector
Chasles' Theorem
Velocity Analysis in 3D
Acceleration Analysis in 3D
The Rotating Frame Formula
Application to Velocity
Application to Acceleration
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