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11 Angular Momentum

The document explains the concepts of torque and angular momentum, defining torque as a twisting force that causes rotation and angular momentum as a measure of an object's resistance to changes in its rotational motion. It outlines the calculations for both torque and angular momentum, emphasizing their vector nature and the conservation law for angular momentum in closed systems. Additionally, it describes the relationship between torque and angular momentum, noting that net torque affects angular momentum and provides sample problems for practical application.

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11 Angular Momentum

The document explains the concepts of torque and angular momentum, defining torque as a twisting force that causes rotation and angular momentum as a measure of an object's resistance to changes in its rotational motion. It outlines the calculations for both torque and angular momentum, emphasizing their vector nature and the conservation law for angular momentum in closed systems. Additionally, it describes the relationship between torque and angular momentum, noting that net torque affects angular momentum and provides sample problems for practical application.

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Angular

Momentum and
Torque

CELESTIE APITA
Review:
What is Torque?
Rotational Force Moment Arm
Torque is a twisting Torque is calculated
force that causes by multiplying the
an object to rotate force applied by the
or change its distance from the axis
rotational motion. of rotation.

Vector Quantity
Torque is a vector quantity, meaning it
has both magnitude and direction.
Calculating Torque
𝜏= 𝐹𝑙
Torque (τ) Force (F) Moment Arm (r)
N*m N m

Note:
What is Angular Momentum?

1 Inertia of Rotation
Angular momentum is a measure of an
object's tendency to resist changes in
its rotational motion.

2 Conservation Law
Angular momentum is conserved in
a closed system, meaning it remains
constant over time.
Calculating Angular Momentum
Formula Moment of Inertia Angular Velocity
Angular The moment of Angular velocity is
momentum (L) is inertia measures the rate of change
calculated by an object's of angular
multiplying the resistance to displacement over
moment of inertia changes in time.
(I) by the angular rotational motion.
velocity (ω). Unit:
Unit:
Units:
L=Iω
Relationship between Torque and
Angular Momentum
Torque as a Rate of Change ∆𝐿
Torque is the rate of change of 𝜏=
angular momentum over time. ∆𝑡
Conservation of Angular Momentum
If the net torque on an
object is zero, its angular
momentum remains
constant.
Direct Relationship
A net torque applied to an object results in
a change in its angular momentum.
Sample Problem 1: Rotating
Bicycle Wheel

Scenario
A bicycle wheel with a moment of inertia of
0.5 kg*m² rotates at a constant angular
velocity of 10 rad/s.

Question
What is the angular momentum of the bicycle w

Solution
Sample Problem 2:
Spinning Top

1 Scenario
A spinning top with a
moment of inertia of 0.01
kg*m² is spinning at an
2 angular
Questionvelocity of 100
rad/s.
What is the angular
momentum of the spinning
top?
3 Solution

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