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Angular Momentum

Rotational momentum of a body

Dynamics

Source Details

Id

mech-angular-momentum

Name

Angular Momentum

Discipline

mechanical

Category

Dynamics

Latex

L = I\omega

Description

Rotational momentum of a body

Variables
[
  {
    "symbol": "L",
    "name": "Angular Momentum",
    "unit": "kg·m²/s",
    "siUnit": "kg·m²/s"
  },
  {
    "symbol": "I",
    "name": "Moment of Inertia",
    "unit": "kg·m²",
    "siUnit": "kg·m²",
    "imperialUnit": "slug·ft²"
  },
  {
    "symbol": "ω",
    "name": "Angular Velocity",
    "unit": "rad/s",
    "siUnit": "rad/s"
  }
]
Solve For

L, I, ω

Tags

angular, momentum, rotation, inertia

Is Custom

false