Angular momentum Flashcards
1
Q
What is angular momentum?
A
A measure of how much rotation a body has around an axis
2
Q
What is the formula for angular momentum?
A
angular momentum = moment of inertia × angular velocity
3
Q
What does angular momentum depend on?
A
It depends on moment of inertia and angular velocity
4
Q
Fill in the blank: Angular momentum is the product of _______ and _______.
A
moment of inertia, angular velocity
