On the transformation of torques between the laboratory and center of mass reference frames

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dc.creatorDiaz, Rodolfo A.
dc.creatorHerrera, William J.
dc.date2005-04-26
dc.date2005-10-10
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T06:40:37Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T06:40:37Z
dc.descriptionIt is commonly stated in Newtonian Mechanics that the torque with respect to the laboratory frame is equal to the torque with respect to the center of mass frame plus a (R X F) factor, with "R" being the position of the center of mass and "F" denoting the total external force. Although this assertion is true, there is a subtlety in the demonstration that is overlooked in the textbooks. In addition, it is necessary to clarify that if the reference frame attached to the center of mass rotates with respect to certain inertial frame, the assertion is not true any more.
dc.description5 pages, 3 figures, LaTeX2e. A discussion about rotating reference frames added. Examples and new figures included. Version to appear in Revista Mexicana de Fisica
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0504192
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0504192
dc.identifierRevista Mexicana de Fisica E 51 N. 2 (2005) 112-115
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/101434
dc.subjectPhysics Education
dc.subjectClassical Physics
dc.titleOn the transformation of torques between the laboratory and center of mass reference frames
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