Angular Momentum: Equations for Angular Velocity & Point Mass

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Angular momentum can be expressed in terms of angular velocity using the equation L = Iω, where L is angular momentum, I is the moment of inertia, and ω is angular velocity. For a point mass moving along the circumference of a circle with tangential speed v, the angular momentum is given by L = mvr, where m is the mass, v is the tangential speed, and r is the radius of the circle. The moment of inertia for a point mass is I = mr², but this is not directly related to angular momentum. The discussion clarifies the distinction between moment of inertia and angular momentum. Understanding these equations is crucial for solving problems related to rotational motion.
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Homework Statement



give equations for angular momentum in terms of :
1. angular velocity
2. a point mass moving along the circumfrence of a circle with a tangential (linear) speed v.

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1. is L= I w...angular vel = moment of inertia X angular velocity

2. I = mr^2im not too sure about the second one? can someone help??
 
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The second one is moment of inertia, not angular momentum. For the second one, just go back to the definition of angular momentum.
 

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