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high this isn't really a homework question, but can someone tell me how to Calculate the translational angular momentum i forgot. thanks
Formula for translational angular momentum
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The formula for calculating translational angular momentum is L = I ω, where L represents angular momentum, I is the moment of inertia, and ω is the angular velocity. For different geometric objects, such as a rolling disc or a rolling sphere, the moment of inertia varies, affecting the angular momentum calculation. In rotational dynamics, the relationship between force and torque is expressed as Torque = Moment of Inertia * Angular Acceleration, allowing for substitutions of terms like mass and distance.
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