Rotational & Rigid Body Dynamics Courses and Certifications

Spahn's Science Lectures

College Physics 1 - Kinematics, Forces, and Energy

Master fundamental physics concepts from kinematics through energy conservation, covering motion, forces, Newton's laws, circular dynamics, rotation, momentum, and energy principles.

• YouTube
• 16 hours 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Coding Train

Box2D Physics with Processing - The Nature of Code

Master Box2D physics simulation in Processing with hands-on tutorials covering worlds, bodies, joints, collisions, and interactive elements for realistic 2D physics programming.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL;  IIT Hyderabad

Introduction to Classical Mechanics

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This introductory course on Classical Mechanics covers the following topics: Euler Lagrange Equations, Small Oscillations, Central Force Problem, Rigid Body Motion.

• YouTube
• 1 day 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL;  IIT Kharagpur

Satellite Attitude Dynamics and Control

This course is designed to introduce the participants the rotational kinematics first. Then it introduces the subject matter of satellite/rigid body rotational dynamics comprehensibly.

• YouTube
• 2 days 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

RocketLasso

What's New in Cinema 4D 2025

Explore Cinema 4D 2025's new features: Field Driver, OCIO updates, Asset Browser enhancements, Object Profiler, Redshift improvements, physics upgrades, and more. Gain insights into the latest tools for 3D artists and motion designers.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Polyfjord

Animating Hyperrealistic FPV Drone Footage in Blender

Learn to create hyperrealistic FPV drone footage in Blender using physics simulation, advanced compositing techniques, and post-processing effects for a vintage digital camera look.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Physics Videos by Eugene Khutoryansky

Intuitive Explanation of the Intermediate Axis Theorem - Dzhanibekov Effect and Tennis Racket Theorem

Discover the fascinating physics behind the Dzhanibekov Effect and Tennis Racket Theorem through clear, visual explanations of rotational dynamics and intermediate axis behavior.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Grasshopper Tutorials

GRASSHOPPER - Learn Kangaroo Physics and Meshes

Master Kangaroo Physics and mesh geometries in Grasshopper through hands-on tutorials covering patterns, collisions, sphere packing, and wind simulations.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Michel van Biezen

Torque and Static Equilibrium Review

Master torque fundamentals and static equilibrium principles through step-by-step physics problems and angular acceleration concepts in this comprehensive review series.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Michel van Biezen

Physics Review - Moment of Inertia

Master moment of inertia concepts through comprehensive coverage of compound structures, parallel axis theorem, calculus applications, and kinetic energy relationships.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ross Dynamics Lab

Lagrange Multipliers and Constraint Forces - Nonholonomic Constraints - Downhill Race Various Shapes

Derive constraint forces with Lagrange multipliers, then apply nonholonomic dynamics to wheeled systems and rolling bodies in a downhill race.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ross Dynamics Lab

Lagrange’s Equations with Conservative and Non-Conservative Forces - Phase Space Introduction

Derive Lagrange’s equations for conservative and non-conservative forces, extend them to rigid bodies, and analyze motion through phase space and phase portraits.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ross Dynamics Lab

Poisson Brackets, Non-Canonical Hamiltonian Systems and Euler's Rigid Body Equations

Explores Poisson brackets as a generalization of Hamiltonian systems, applying them to Euler’s free rigid body equations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

School of Motion

Cinema 4D 2025 Particle System Update Tutorial

Explore Cinema 4D 2025's upgraded particle system with new features like Follow Spline modifier and rigid body improvements. Learn to create stunning effects and enhance your 3D animation skills.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dot Physics

Moment of Inertia for a Sphere About a Fixed Axis

Derive the moment of inertia for a sphere and explore a Monte Carlo simulation using Python, enhancing understanding of rotational dynamics.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video