Angular Momentum

Question 1

How do you calculate angular momentum?

Answer 1

Angular momentum possessed by a body is equal to the product of its moment of inertia and its angular velocity.

H = Iω

Question 2

TRUE or FALSE: Each segment of the body has its own momentum?

Answer 2

TRUE

Hs = (Is)(ωs/Gs) + (ms)(r^2)(ωGs/G)

Question 3

TRUE or FALSE: Angular momentum can be changed mid flight.

Answer 3

FALSE, momentum cannot be changed mid fight

Question 4

Define momentum

Answer 4

Momentum is the quantity of motion that an object has.

Question 5

How can an individual change angular velocity, despite not being able to change angular momentum?

Answer 5

An individual can influence moment of inertia which will change angular velocity.
If moment of inertia increases, angular velocity MUST decrease.

Question 6

What is the relationship between angular acceleration, net moment, and moment of inertia?

Answer 6

Angular acceleration is directly proportional to net moment and inversely proportional to moment of inertia.

Question 7

TRUE of FALSE: if a one body in a closed system looses angular momentum, another must gain angular momentum.

Answer 7

TRUE, momentum is always conserved, whether angular or linear.