Practice - Conservation of Angular Momentum
Practice Questions
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Define angular momentum.
💡 Hint: Think about how we measure an object's spin.
What do we call a force that acts along the line joining two bodies?
💡 Hint: Consider forces like gravity.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What happens to angular momentum when no external torque is applied?
💡 Hint: Think about spinning objects in space.
True or False: All central forces conserve angular momentum.
💡 Hint: Consider gravity and its effects.
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Challenge Problems
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A figure skater with a moment of inertia of 5 kgm² spins with an angular velocity of 2 rad/s. The skater pulls in their arms, reducing their moment of inertia to 2 kgm². What is their new angular velocity?
💡 Hint: Remember to apply the conservation formula correctly.
Analyze how the conservation of angular momentum is essential in satellite motion and relate it to changes in orbital distance.
💡 Hint: Consider the effect of distance on orbital speed.
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