Conservation of Angular Momentum

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Physical Law
gptkbp:appliesTo gptkb:Galaxies
gptkb:Isolated_Systems
gptkb:Rotational_Motion
Photons
Subatomic Particles
Astrophysical Systems
Atomic Nuclei
Binary Stars
Electrons in Atoms
Fluid Systems
Macroscopic Objects
Molecular Systems
Rigid Bodies
Solar Systems
Spinning Planets
gptkbp:basisFor Precession
Black Hole Accretion
Conservation Laws in Physics
Gyroscope Operation
Neutron Star Spin Rates
Satellite Attitude Control
Spin Stabilization
Tops and Rotors
gptkbp:consequence Rotational Symmetry
gptkbp:conservedQuantity gptkb:Angular_Momentum
gptkbp:describes Angular Momentum in a Closed System
gptkbp:dimensions Mass × Length² / Time
gptkbp:explains Figure Skater Spinning Faster When Arms Pulled In
Formation of Accretion Disks
Planetary Orbits
gptkbp:formedBy gptkb:Isaac_Newton
gptkb:Leonhard_Euler
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Conservation of Angular Momentum
gptkbp:implies Total Angular Momentum Remains Constant
gptkbp:mathematicallyExpressedAs L_initial = L_final
gptkbp:measures kilogram meter squared per second
gptkbp:relatedTo Conservation of Linear Momentum
Noether's Theorem
gptkbp:requires No External Torque
gptkbp:symbol L
kg·m²/s
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Classical_Mechanics
gptkb:Physics
gptkb:Quantum_Mechanics
Astronomy
Engineering
gptkbp:violatedBy External Torque
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Angular_Momentum
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7