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Homework Statement
Verify the isomorphism between rotational and translational movement (This is for writing the theory section of my lab report. I should also add that this is using rotating disks)
Homework Equations
[tex]\vec{p}=m\vec{v}[/tex]
[tex]\vec{L}=I\vec{\omega}[/tex]
I=1/2MR^2
M = the mass of the disk
R = the radius of the disk
The Attempt at a Solution
L = [tex]\vec{R}X\vec{p}[/tex]
p = m[tex]\vec{v}[/tex]
[tex]\vec{v}[/tex]=d[tex]\vec{R}[/tex]/dt
[tex]\vec{v}[/tex] is perpendicular to [tex]\vec{R}[/tex] therefor
L=mR^2ω
since p = mRω
I'm off by 1/2 of the other definition of L ( =Iω).
Am I doing something wrong?
Thanks in advance for the replies!
Edit: sorry for the english, it's not my primary language!