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Angular momentum definition
quantity of angular motion possessed by a body
Laws of angular momentum
once angular momentum is generated it cannot change throughout a movement
it is a conserved quantity
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
Conservation of angular momentum
athlete can conserve angular momentum by manipulating their body shape, distributing mass closer to axis of rotation
