Conservation of Angular Momentum
GPTKB entity
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Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
Physical Law
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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
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gptkbp:conservedQuantity |
gptkb:Angular_Momentum
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gptkbp:describes |
Angular Momentum in a Closed System
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gptkbp:dimensions |
Mass × Length² / Time
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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
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gptkbp:implies |
Total Angular Momentum Remains Constant
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gptkbp:mathematicallyExpressedAs |
L_initial = L_final
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gptkbp:measures |
kilogram meter squared per second
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gptkbp:relatedTo |
Conservation of Linear Momentum
Noether's Theorem |
gptkbp:requires |
No External Torque
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gptkbp:symbol |
L
kg·m²/s |
gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:Classical_Mechanics
gptkb:Physics gptkb:Quantum_Mechanics Astronomy Engineering |
gptkbp:violatedBy |
External Torque
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Angular_Momentum
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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