How Do You Convert Linear Momentum to Angular Momentum?

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I just can't remember how to translate linear momentum to angular momentum. I'm not sure how to apply conservation of momentum.
 

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i've not yet seen the attached file, it's not yet approved.

linear momentum = mv
now v = rw
w is angular velocity.

angular momentum = mrw

was that what you were asking?
 

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