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Angular Momentum
Momentum of a particle moving in rotational motion.
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Conservation of Angular Momentum
Principle that states that if no net external torque acts on the system, the total angular momentum of the system will remain constant
Terms
Formulae
The angular momentum of a single particle | l = rmv sinθ = rp sinθ |
Vector formula for the angular momentum of a single particle | l = r×p |
Formula relating torque and angular momentum | ![]() ![]() |
Formula for the angular momentum of a rigid body | L = Iσ |
Formula relating torque and total angular momentum | ![]() ![]() |