Angular Definition and 999 Threads

  1. N

    Angular velocity after collision?

    Homework Statement A small circular block of mass M traveling with a speed v on a frictionless table collides and sticks to the end of a thin rod of with length D and mass M. The picture shows a top down view of the block and rod on the frictionless table. What is the rod's angular velocity...
  2. Z

    Angular Momentum in a pulley-block system

    Homework Statement A counterweight of mass m 5 4.00 kg is attached to a light cord that is wound around a pulley. The pulley is a thin hoop of radius R = 8.00 cm and mass M = 2.00 kg. The spokes have negligible mass. When the counterweight has a speed v, the pulley has an angular speed v = v/R...
  3. D

    Cylinder with point mass angular momentum

    Homework Statement A uniform cylinder of mass M and radius R can be rotated about a perpendicular axle through its centre. A particle of mass m is attached to the cylinder's rim. The system is rotated with angular velocity w about the axle, which is held in a fixed direction during the motion...
  4. K

    R-parity and conservation of angular momentum

    Assuming R-pairity and thus the creation/destruction of supersymmetric particles happens in pairs, how is angular momentum conserved when a particle and its supersymmetric partner have different spin by 1/2?
  5. M

    Calculate the angular frequency w using the Euler equations

    Homework Statement Consider the Earth as a rigid body with moment of inertia I1, I2 and I3. The Earth is symmetric around the z-axis (I1 = I2). Calculate the angular frequency w using the euler equations Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution
  6. 24forChromium

    How Does Angular Impulse Affect a Rotating Cylinder's Momentum?

    Hopefully the image is self-explanatory, if not: A cylinder is rotating around its central axis with angular momentum L1; an angular impulse, ΔL is then added to the cylinder, perpendicularly with respect to L1. The hypothetical result is: the cylinder has one angular mometum at the end...
  7. L

    Find the angular acceleration of the rod

    Homework Statement Given: ##\mu_B=0.52## ##\theta=30^{\circ}## Weight- ##25## lb ##\omega=0## ## l=6## ft ##r_c=3\sqrt 2## radius of curvature. Homework Equations My Equations of motion are the following: ##\xleftarrow{+}\sum F_x=N_A\sin 60 - F_B=0## ##\downarrow{+} \sum F_y= N_A \cos...
  8. P

    Maximum Angular Velocity of an Electric Motor

    Hello! I was looking to find out about an equation that would tell you the maximum angular velocity an electric motor can put out in terms of the geometry of the motor (area of the rotating coil, number of turns, etc), the EMF applied to the coil, magnetic field surrounding the coil, and so on...
  9. G

    Canonical definition of Angular Momentum,

    Let's start with an arbitrary solid body rotating around a fixed axis of rotation with angular velocity ##\vec \omega## in the ## \hat z## direction. For simplicity, let's say the origin O is on the axis of rotation. Take a look at the picture I sketched in the next post. Tried my best to be...
  10. P

    Angular Velocity of Electrically Powered Motor

    Hello! This isn't a homework question, and I don't think it is too homework-like, but if I'm mistaken I apologize. My question is if you had a battery, or some source of electrical energy, hooked up to a coil of wire in a constant magnetic field, in such a way that the wire spins around...
  11. O

    Physics Experiment Help (Torque, Angular Momentum, etc)

    < Mentor Note -- thread moved to HH from the technical physics forums, so no HH Template is shown >[/color] Hey, So I am not sure if this is in the right section but feel free to move it. We are conducting an experiment at school at the moment and are having difficulty understanding all the...
  12. 24forChromium

    How do you add angular momentum in different dimensions?

    Say a ring is spining around the z-axis, an angular impulse is then applied to it in the x-axis, what is the resultant motion qualitatively and quantitatively? How can it be calculated? (You can make up the quantity of z-angular momentum and x-angular impulse)
  13. S

    Net Angular Momentum of Satellite with Reaction Wheel

    I am modelling the attitude dynamics of a satellite. The satellite has a reaction wheel in 1 plane to help control the attitude. There is significant debate about the equation for the net angular momentum of the satellite and what inertia tensors should be used regarding parallel axis theorems...
  14. G

    Angular Momentum Conservation in Gear Interactions

    Lets say one gear is rotating with some angular velocity and its angular momentum vector is pointing up. A second gear (not rotating) is then allowed to mesh with the first. The second gear has the same radius and moment of inertia as the first. Is not the angular momentum vector of the second...
  15. NanaToru

    Metaphor for orbital angular momentum?

    I've been tutoring for chemistry and someone asked me to clarify the difference of spin angular momentum and orbital angular momentum without math. I was trying to think of a metaphor, but I wanted to make sure it's a fair one--the spin angular momentum is like Earth rotating on its own axis...
  16. D

    Total angular momentum operator for a superposition

    Hi all, Quick quantum question. I understand the total angular momentum operation \hat{L}^2 \psi _{nlm} = \hbar\ell(\ell + 1) \psi _{nlm} which means the total angular momentum is L = \sqrt{\hbar\ell(\ell + 1)} But how about applying this to an arbitrary superposition of eigenstates such as...
  17. L

    What operators are involved in angular momentum states?

    Hoping this is in the right section! The module is nuclear and atomic physics but it crosses over into quantum occasionally. I've attached an image of the bit I'm trying to work out. I've got an exam on this topic in just over a week, so sorry if these posts get annoying, I have a feeling I'm...
  18. UMath1

    Bicycle Translational Acceleration vs Angular Acceleration

    Homework Statement Given: Wheel radius is 20 CM, Gear radius is 5 CM, Coefficient of Static Friction is .2, Weight on rear wheel is 50 N. What is the minimum force that must be applied to the pedal for the wheel to begin accelerating on a level surface?Homework Equations Net T = I * a T = R X...
  19. N

    Angular velocity for a physical pendulum

    Homework Statement I have a physical pendulum made of a leg which mass is ignored, with a length of 1m, two objects of mass are placed on the bottom and the top of the leg, the first with a mass of m1= m1, and the second with a mass of m2= 3m1, both are L/2 away from the pivot point. It's...
  20. shanepitts

    Simple Spring & Angular Fequency Problem

    Homework Statement In image below Homework Equations Fs=-kx The Attempt at a Solution In image below This question might be amateurish Why does my answer equate to negative angular frequency when the given result is positive? [/B]
  21. Luke Cohen

    If the angular frequency of the generator exceeds 1/sqrt(LC)

    Homework Statement If the angular frequency of the generator exceeds 1/sqrt(LC), the average energy stored in the inductor is greater than the average energy stored in the capacitor. True of False? Can someone explain to me the derivation of this answer? Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a...
  22. M

    Ttorque angular acceleration units check

    Given : A (hypothetical) wheel with a m.o.i. of 1 lb*ft^2 Radius of wheel = 1.9099 inches, therefore circumference of wheel = 1 foot The wheel is at rest, i.e. zero rotation speed. A torque of 1 ft/lb is applied for 1 second Is the result a rotation of 1 r.p.s. (60 r.p.m.) ? thx Mike
  23. rpthomps

    Angular momentum along a sloping line

    Homework Statement A 1.0 kg particle is moving at a constant 3.5 m/s along the line y=0.62x +1.4, where x and y are in meters and where the motion is toward the positive x and y directions. Find its angular momentum about the origin2. Attempt at a...
  24. E

    Code of the Angular Spectrum Method

    I constructed my code of the Angular Spectrum Method. However, as the distance between the object and the plane of interest increases, the diffraction pattern never disappears; there is still some sort of a diffraction pattern, and I am expecting that it disappears as distance increases. Here...
  25. rpthomps

    How Does Mass and Speed Affect the Circular Motion of a Rod with Attached Putty?

    Homework Statement A rod of length l and mass M is suspended from a pivot, as shown The rod is struck midway alongs its length by a wad of putty of mass m moving horizontally at speed v. The putty sticks to the rod. Find an expression for the minimum speed v, that will result in the rod’s...
  26. J-dizzal

    Angular momentum of ball problem

    Homework Statement In the figure, a 0.400 kg ball is shot directly upward at initial speed 40.4 m/s. What is its angular momentum about P, 6.65 m horizontally from the launch point, when the ball is (a) at maximum height and (b) halfway back to the ground? What is the torque on the ball about P...
  27. J-dizzal

    Pulley problem, acceleration, angular velocity, inertia

    Homework Statement In the figure, block 1 has mass m1 = 450 g, block 2 has mass m2 = 530 g, and the pulley is on a frictionless horizontal axle and has radius R = 5.3 cm. When released from rest, block 2 falls 71 cm in 5.0 s without the cord slipping on the pulley. (a) What is the magnitude of...
  28. C

    Force, linear and angular acceleration, car & wheels help

    I'm building an excel dragstrip model. I already have a working model that incorporates force exerted at the rear tires, force of drag, and force of rolling resistance. Now, I want to take into account the linear force that acts on the front tires that is required to accelerate them. There is...
  29. Sarah00

    Angular Momentum of Mass: Understanding the Equations and their Application

    Homework Statement Homework Equations L = mvr L = Iw The Attempt at a Solution I did not attend this lesson due to some reasons. I read it from the book but I could not understand it well. I know the linear momentum well. However, in angular momentum, we have two equations I don't know...
  30. B

    Angular Momentum of a Uniform Rod

    << Mentors have notified the OP to show their Attempt at a Solution >>[/color] 1. Homework Statement A uniform rod of length L1 = 1.5 m and mass M = 2.8 kg is supported by a hinge at one end and is free to rotate in the vertical plane. The rod is released from rest in the position shown. A...
  31. gracy

    When to apply conservation of angular momentum?

    So my question is when to apply conservation of angular momentum?When there is no external force ,right?But in the case below A mass m moves in a circle on a smooth horizontal plane with velocity v0 at a radius R0. The mass is attached to a string which passes through a smooth hole in the plane...
  32. robbertypob

    Interstellar Movie - Conservation of Angular Momentum

    OK, so I'm right in the middle of watching Interstellar and I've just seen the part where they have docked with the 'mothership' and they fire up their engines to get it to rotate. This is so they can generate a centrifugal force to simulate gravity. My question is - first the ship was not...
  33. 24forChromium

    Calculating the Angular Inertia of a Disk without Calculus

    Homework Statement What is the angular inertia of a disk (cylinder) with... Maximal radius, rmax = 10cm Thickness, h = 4cm density, d = 3g/cm3 rotational axis in its centre (like the axis of clock hand in a disk shaped clock) Please show and explain your procedure in finding the...
  34. K

    Calculating angular speed of a ball after collision

    Hi, I've been wondering is there anyway of calculating the angular speed of a ball after there is a collision of it and another mass. For example a baseball bat hitting the ball. I have not looked up on angular momentum, but is angular momentum involved in this? Based on common sense, I think...
  35. LarryS

    Orbital Angular Momentum: Need at least 2 particles?

    The definition of orbital angular momentum, whether for classical mechanics or for quantum mechanical operators, is rxp. Technically, according to this definition, one particle can possesses orbital angular momentum - in this case about the origin. But I cannot think of any examples, in...
  36. kostoglotov

    Net angular acceleration of a two wheel system

    Homework Statement The problem Direct imgur link to problem: http://i.imgur.com/QCc0zj6.jpg Homework Equations \alpha = \frac{\tau_{net}}{I} I = \frac{1}{2}MR^2 \tau = rF = rmg The Attempt at a Solution I have figured that the moment of inertia of the entire system must be used for...
  37. omega5

    Rings on a rod: angular momentum conceptual question

    Homework Statement A uniform rod of mass 3.15×10−2kg and length 0.380m rotates in a horizontal plane about a fixed axis through its center and perpendicular to the rod. Two small rings, each with mass 0.250kg , are mounted so that they can slide along the rod. They are initially held by catches...
  38. I

    Calculating angular velocity when given two wheels speed

    Hello everyone. I'm new here, though I've been using the site for a long time now. Now, I have a question. =) Suppose I have a vehicle with 3 wheels, one frontal passive wheel, and two wheels with different motors in the back. How will I go about calculating the angular velocity of the car, if...
  39. R

    How To Find Initial Angular Velocity

    Homework Statement The angle of a pendulum is θ(t)=(0.270rad)cos(4.00t+1.00π), where t is in seconds. Determine the initial angular velocity. Homework Equations ω=2πf The Attempt at a Solution [/B] I solved for the frequency, which was 6.37E-1 Hz and subbed it into the formula above and...
  40. j3dwards

    Why Did the Gyroscope's Precession Rate Double?

    Homework Statement A gyroscope takes 3.8 s to precess 1.0 revolution about a vertical axis. Two minutes later, it takes only 1.9 s to precess 1.0 revolution. No one has touched the gyroscope. Explain Homework Equations ω = Δθ/Δt ω = ωo + at The Attempt at a Solution So is the gyroscope...
  41. B

    Proving that Angular Moment is Conserved - Kepler's 2nd Law

    Homework Statement Kepler’s 2nd law of planetary motion says that the radius vector drawn from the Sun to any planet sweeps out equal areas in equal time intervals. By considering the small area swept out by the radius vector in time dt, show that \frac{dA}{dt} = \frac{L}{2m} , where L is...
  42. E

    Angular Spectrum Method and Fourier Transform

    Are the results of the Angular Spectrum Method and the Fourier Transform of a Fresnel Diffraction be different, or the same? Given the same distance between the input and output plane, and the same aperture.
  43. K

    Big Bang & Angular Momentum Conservation

    Hi All, Is the Angular momentum conserved at the singularity ? Thanks in advance
  44. riveay

    Giving values to angular velocity

    Homework Statement Solve: A*sin(ωt + Θ) = L*i''(t) + R*i'(t) + (1/C)*i(t). Where: A=2, L = 1, R=4, 1/C = 3 and Θ=45°. Homework Equations The system has to be solved by i(t) = ih + ip. I gave the values to A, L, R, 1/C and Θ. I can also give values to ω, but I've come to a doubt when solving...
  45. G

    Parity and total angular momentum

    Hi, I'd like to know how to calculate parity and total angular momentum of nuclei which have even Z and even N and also Z and N are magic numbers, such as 8O8 or 20Ca20 (the number before the element is Z and the after one is N). I don't know how to insert LaTeX formulas. Thank you in andvance
  46. D

    Confused about angular momentum

    Hi. For the angular momentum l=2 case are the L2 and Lz matrices both 5 x 5 matrices with the following eigenvectors ? ## \begin{pmatrix} 1\\0\\0\\0\\0 \end{pmatrix} ## , ## \begin{pmatrix} 0\\1\\0\\0\\0 \end{pmatrix} ## , ## \begin{pmatrix} 0\\0\\1\\0\\0 \end{pmatrix}##,## \begin{pmatrix}...
  47. genxium

    Angular distribution of radiation in relativistic limit

    While linear accelerating an electron, with direction of acceleration being the ##z+## axis of the spherical coordinates, its radiation in angular distribution form is(according to this tutorial: http://farside.ph.utexas.edu/teaching/em/lectures/node132.html) ##\frac{dP(t')}{d\Omega} =...
  48. shanepitts

    Did I Properly Answer the Angular Resolution Question?

    Homework Statement Homework Equations θ=1.22 (λ/D) The Attempt at a Solution Just want to know if I properly answered this question. Thanks in advance
  49. blue_leaf77

    Role of Angular Momentum in Defining Vector Operator ##\mathbf{V}##

    A vector operator ##\mathbf{V}## is defined as one satisfying the following property: ## [V_i,J_j] = i\hbar \epsilon_{ijk}V_k## where ##\mathbf{J}## is an angular momentum operator. My question is what is the role of ##\mathbf{J}##, does it have to be the total angular momentum from all...
  50. DavideGenoa

    Derivative of angular momentum

    Hi, friends! Let the quantity ##I\boldsymbol{\omega}## be given, where ##I## is an inertia matrix and ##\boldsymbol{\omega}## a column vector representing angular velocity; ##I\boldsymbol{\omega}## can be the angular momentum of a rigid body rotating around a static point or around its -even...
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