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Angular Momentum
L
=
I
ω
L = I\omega
L
=
I
ω
L = Iω
Rotational analog of linear momentum.
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Variables
L
Angular momentum
Rotational momentum
kg·m²/s
I
Moment of inertia
Rotational inertia
kg·m²
ω
Angular velocity
Rate of rotation
rad/s
Derivation
L = Iω (compare p = mv).
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