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Angular Momentum. Inertia and Velocity. In the law of action we began with mass and acceleration F = ma This was generalized to use momentum: p = mv. Moment of Momentum. To continue the analysis of rotational motion, we must also extend the idea of momentum. p. r. Law of Angular Inertia.
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Inertia and Velocity • In the law of action we began with mass and acceleration • F = ma • This was generalized to use momentum: p = mv.
Moment of Momentum • To continue the analysis of rotational motion, we must also extend the idea of momentum. p r
Law of Angular Inertia • The time derivative of angular momentum is the net torque. • A net external torque causes a change in angular momentum.
Applying Torque • An external torque changes angular momentum. • dL/dt= t L L+rpsinq w w p
Spinning Mass • The moment of inertia is the analog of mass for rotational motion. • The analog for angular momentum would be: w
Conservation • With no external torque, angular momentum is constant. • dL/dt= 0, L = constant 4w w m r/2 r I = mr2 I = mr2/4 next