🎡ap physics 1 review

Angular momentum

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Angular momentum refers to the rotational equivalent of linear momentum. It describes how fast an object rotates around an axis and depends on its mass distribution and rotational speed.

2,589 studying →