MathLiveAngular momentum of a particle
Gives the angular momentum of a particle as the cross product of its position vector relative to a chosen origin and its linear momentum. It is used to describe rotation and to state conservation of angular momentum when no external torque acts.
\boldsymbol{L} = \boldsymbol{r} \times \boldsymbol{p}What the symbols mean
| angular momentum vector (kg\,m^2\,s^{-1}) | |
| position vector of the particle relative to the origin (m) | |
| linear momentum of the particle (kg\,m\,s^{-1}) |
About this formula
- FieldPhysics
- TopicClassical mechanics
- LevelUniversity
- Also calledangular momentum, moment of momentum, cross product of position and momentum, angular momentum vector, rotational momentum formula
- SourceWikidata Q161254
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