MathLiveConservation of angular momentum
The total angular momentum of a system of particles stays constant when no net external torque acts on the system. It is used to analyse rotating bodies, orbits and collisions.
\sum_{i=1}^{n}\vec{L}_i = \mathrm{const}What the symbols mean
| angular momentum of the i-th particle or body (kg·m²/s) | |
| number of particles or bodies in the system | |
| index labelling each particle or body |
About this formula
- FieldPhysics
- TopicClassical mechanics
- LevelUniversity
- Also calledlaw of conservation of angular momentum, total angular momentum constant, angular momentum conservation law, sum of angular momenta constant, isolated system angular momentum, the law of conservation of angular momentum
- SourceWikidata Q985318
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