Simple angular momentum question

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Start date Nov 30, 2005
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The discussion centers on calculating the angular momentum of a rectangular solid, specifically a meterstick, about its center. The formula presented is (1/12)m(a^2+b^2), where 'a' is the width and 'b' is the thickness. Participants confirm that this formula is indeed correct for the moment of inertia. The conversation clarifies that the original question pertains to the moment of inertia rather than angular momentum. The thread concludes with an acknowledgment of the correct terminology.

Nov 30, 2005

itzela

hey guys... I'm unsure about the angular momentum of a rectangular solid (such as a meterstick) about it's center... I came up with (1/12)m(a^2+b^2) with a being the width and b thickness, is this correct?

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Nov 30, 2005

Päällikkö

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It's correct.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_moments_of_inertia

EDIT: You did mean moment of inertia, right?

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Nov 30, 2005

itzela

...thanks!

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