Conservation of Angular Momentum
Students will apply the principle of conservation of angular momentum to various systems.
Key Questions
- Explain how angular momentum is conserved in the absence of external torques.
- Analyze real-world examples of angular momentum conservation, such as figure skaters or planets.
- Predict the change in angular speed of a rotating system when its moment of inertia changes.
Common Core State Standards
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