Conservation of angular momentum

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The discussion centers on the conservation of angular momentum, emphasizing its application in scenarios where net torque is absent. Participants seek clarity on how this principle quantitatively aids in problem-solving. Examples from previous threads are provided to illustrate the concept effectively. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding angular momentum conservation in physics problem-solving.

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Hi,
I am by now very used to the concept of conservation of momentum and energy, however i had never solved a problem using the conservation of angular momentum.
Well, in the case where angular momentum is conserved, we do not have a torque net. But, how this conservation law helps us to determine quantitatively ?
Could you illustrate the concept with an example?
Thank you very much.
 
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