Angular Momentum and Its Conservation

Definition

Angular momentum refers to the quantity that describes rotational motion's resistance to change. Conservation of angular momentum states that if no external torques act on a system, then its total angular momentum remains constant.

Related terms

Angular Impulse: Angular impulse is the change in angular momentum of an object and is equal to the product of torque and time.

Precession: Precession is the slow change in orientation of a rotating object's axis of rotation.

Gyroscopic Stability: Gyroscopic stability refers to the tendency of a spinning object to maintain its orientation while resisting external forces.