Angular Momentum in Rotating Systems

Angular momentum in rotating systems depends on an object’s moment of inertia and its angular velocity. It is the rotational form of linear momentum. In this experiment, students examine how this quantity describes motion in a spinning object.

Angular momentum is conserved. That means the total a...

A spinning mass has the property of angular momentum and conservation of angular momentum is central to solving problems in rotational dynamics.

As explained in another video of this collection, an object's linear momentum does not change, that is ?p is zero until a net external force is applied.

The same conservation principle appli...