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Rotational Inertia - Directions

Using the Rotational Inertia Concept Builder is quite simple to use. There are three different activities and each question in every activity involves the same task - to determine which object or situation involves the greatest rotational inertia. You are given a short description and a diagram of two objects. Pay attention to the axis of rotation in the diagrams. You must determine which object has the greatest rotational inertia relative to the axis of rotation. You can answer the question by tapping on one of the three buttons below the diagram - A, B, or Both the Same. Tapping on a button highlights that option. If you change your mind, you can tap on it a second time to deselect it or tap on a different button to select that answer option instead. As long as you have an answer selected, a Check Answer button appears. If you are satisfied with your answer, tap on the Check Answer button. Your answer will be evaluated and your Progress Report will be updated (for Task Tracker users).

Your goal is to answer questions, earn "Stars" (Task Tracker users), and to complete one or more activities. Stars are earned when you show success on a particular question. Once you show success on all the questions for a particular activity, you will earn the Trophy for that activity.

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