Practice - Angular Momentum of a Rigid Body (Planar Motion)
Practice Questions
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Define angular momentum for a rigid body.
💡 Hint: Remember the formula and the components involved.
What is the role of \(\vec{r}_i\) in the angular momentum formula?
💡 Hint: Think about how the distance relates to rotation.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does angular momentum depend on?
💡 Hint: How does each option relate to rotation?
True or False: Angular momentum can be conserved in the absence of external torque.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when no forces act on a system.
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Challenge Problems
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A rod of length L pivots about one end. If the mass of the rod is M, find its moment of inertia and angular momentum when it rotates with angular velocity \(\omega\).
💡 Hint: Use the formula for moment of inertia for a rod.
Consider a rotating disk with radius R and mass M rolling without slipping. If it rotates with angular velocity \(\omega\), calculate its angular momentum.
💡 Hint: Recall the relationship between rolling and angular velocity.
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