Linear and Angular Momentum



Concept

Linear

Angular

Momentum
p = mv
angular momentum definition
Newton's Second Law
N2
angular N2
Impulse-Momentum Equation
Fnet delta t = delta p = m delta v
tau net delta t = delta L = I delta omega
Conservation of Momentum
if Fnet = 0 then delta p = 0
If tau net = 0 then delta L = 0

last update March 31, 2004 by JL Stanbrough