Dependence of rotational angular velocity of planets

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Abhirikshma

On exactly what factors does the rotational angular velocity of a planet depend ? Can a mathematical expression be derived for it ?

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Time, tides, masses of neighbors/primary.

Abhirikshma

Bystander said:

Time, tides, masses of neighbors/primary.

Please elaborate