Euler's equations of motion
A set of three differential equations expressing relations between the force moments, angular velocities, and angular accelerations of a rotating rigid body. They are equations of motion in the usual dynamical sense, of forms (1)–(3).
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The formulation employs as coordinate axes the three principal axes of rotational inertia of the body that can rotate about a body-fixed point, which is the center of mass if constraints are absent. These reference axes, which form a righthand set, are indicated by subscripts 1, 2, and 3 in the equations, where I1, I2, and I3 represent the principal moments of inertia; ω1, ω2, and ω3 the angular velocities about the axes; M1, M2, and M3 the corresponding force moments; and t the time. See Rigid-body dynamicsHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
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