Angular Momentum of Multiple Particles

[x BlueRobot]

L = Ʃ r_n x m_nV_n

The general equation for calculating the angular momentum is given above, from what I understand would you use the r_n x m_nV_n part of the equation for each particle, and then sum these values all together?

This isn't a homework or coursework question, I study Physics as a general interest.

 

[jbriggs444]

Your understanding is correct. The angular momentum of a system of particles taken together is the sum of of the angular momentum of each particle taken separately.

 

[tiny-tim]

Hi x BlueRobot! Welcome to PF!

Your understanding is correct. The angular momentum of a system of particles taken together is the sum of of the angular momentum of each particle taken separately.

Yup!

 

[x BlueRobot]

Thanks for your answer jbriggs444, and thanks for the welcome tiny-tim

Do you have a mark thread as solved option?

 

[tiny-tim]

Do you have a mark thread as solved option?

no!