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Conservation of angular momentum is a fundamental principle in physics that states that the total angular momentum of a system remains constant unless acted upon by an external torque.
Angular momentum is a measure of an object's rotational motion, and is equal to the mass of the object multiplied by its velocity and the distance from the axis of rotation.
Angular momentum is conserved because for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that any torque applied to a system will result in an equal and opposite torque, keeping the total angular momentum constant.
One example of conservation of angular momentum is an ice skater spinning on the ice. As the skater pulls their arms in, they decrease their moment of inertia and increase their angular velocity, demonstrating conservation of angular momentum.
Another example is a spinning top. As it starts to tip over, the angular momentum of the top changes, causing it to regain its balance and continue spinning.
Conservation of angular momentum is related to the conservation of energy through the principle of conservation of energy. Since angular momentum is a form of kinetic energy, it is conserved in the same way that energy is conserved in a closed system.
