How Do You Calculate Angular Momentum for a Particle in Motion?

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To calculate the angular momentum of a particle, use the formula L = r x p, where L is angular momentum, r is the position vector, and p is the linear momentum. For a 60-g particle at coordinates (7.0 m, -6.0 m) with a velocity of (2.0i - 8.0k) m/s, first convert the mass to kilograms (0.060 kg) and find the position vector r = (7.0i - 6.0j) m. The linear momentum p is calculated as p = mv, resulting in p = (0.060 kg)(2.0i - 8.0k) m/s. Finally, compute the cross product of r and p to find the angular momentum L about the origin. Understanding these calculations is essential for determining the angular momentum of a particle in motion.

Oct 31, 2007

Vickie02

Determine the angular momentum of a 60-g particle about the origin of coordinates when the particle is at x= 7.0 m, y= -6.0 m, and the velocity is v=(2.0i - 8.0k) m/s.

I don't know where to begin beyond L= I(omega)...

Any help at all would be greatly appreciated

Thanks :)

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