Ahh yes, Thank you Doc Al. That put me on the right track :). I want to apply this in a physics engine that uses impulses to stop interpenetration. So knowing how to turn those impulses (applied to a point in a certain direction) will affect the rotational velocity is the objective.
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Homework Statement
Okay, imagine there is a rod floating in space, except its not moving and not rotating. you are stationary next to the rod. you decide to push the rode with your finger at a spot "x" distance away from it's centre of mass. how much of that force will turn into plain speed...