Give the analogy between various quantities that describe linear and rotational motions.

In physics, different quantities describe linear and rotational motions. Understanding the analogies between them is crucial for understanding their principles.

Displacement in linear motion refers to the distance traveled in a straight line, while angular displacement in rotational motion measures the angle through which an object rotates about an axis. Linear velocity indicates how fast an object moves in a straight line, whereas angular velocity describes the rate of rotation. Similarly, linear acceleration, which represents the change in velocity, has an analog in angular acceleration, indicating how quickly an object’s rotation speed changes.

Mass is a measure of the quantity of matter in a body and of its resistance to changes in uniform motion. Rotational analogue for this quantity would be the moment of inertia; it shows the difficulty in changing the rotational speed depending on how the mass distribution is with respect to the axis.

Force is the pull or push which causes linear acceleration, while torque is its rotational counterpart causing angular acceleration. Work in linear motion is the energy transferred when a force causes displacement; thus, this concept has implications in the rotational work involving torque and angular displacement. Finally, power, being the rate of doing work, applies equally well to linear and rotational contexts to enhance our understanding of motion in different scenarios.

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