Rigid Body Dynamics

This lecture covers the dynamics of rigid bodies, focusing on rotational motion, moments of inertia, and the transfer theorem. The instructor explains the concepts using mathematical formulations and practical examples, such as the motion of a gyroscope and a spinning top. The lecture also delves into the analysis of angular momentum, tensor of inertia, and the diagonalization of inertia matrices. Theoretical aspects are complemented with physical demonstrations, like the behavior of a rolling object and the gyroscopic motion. The session concludes with a hands-on experiment involving a spinning top to illustrate complex dynamics.