Angular momentum

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Angular momentum definition

quantity of angular motion possessed by a body

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Laws of angular momentum

once angular momentum is generated it cannot change throughout a movement

it is a conserved quantity

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Angular analogue of Newtons first law of inertia

a body will rotate with constant angular momentum unless acted upon by an eccentric force or an external torque

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Conservation of angular momentum

athlete can conserve angular momentum by manipulating their body shape, distributing mass closer to axis of rotation