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Home > AP Courses and Exams > Course Home Pages > Angular Momentum and Its Conservation Angular Momentum and Its Conservation More About Newtonian Mechanics... Kinematics: Motion in One Dimension Kinematics: Motion in Two Dimensions Static Equilibrium Dynamics of a Single Particle Systems of Two or More Bodies Work and Work-Energy Theorem Conservative Forces and Potential Energy Conservation of Energy Power Systems of Particles, Linear Momentum Uniform Circular Motion Torque and Rotational Statics Rotational Kinematics and Dynamics Oscillations and Gravitation Pendulum and Other Oscillations Newton's Law of Gravity and Orbits I. Point Particles Lecture Notes and Tutorials Angular Momentum These notes from Frank Wolfs at the University of Rochester contain calculus-level, detailed explanations of background material, annotated diagrams and illustrations, and solved examples.   Angular Momentum Simulation Moving on a Disc This applet shows the angular velocity about a point on the axis of a circle of a particle moving around a circular path.   Moving on a Disc II. Extended Bodies Demonstrations Each of the demonstrations includes a picture, description, suggestion of use, equipment needed, and the approximate setup time. Mass on String -- Orbits with Varying Radius Orbits with varying radii illustrate angular momentum.   Mass on String -- Orbits with Varying Radius Keywhip Angular momentum is illustrated in a surprising way.   Keywhip Rotating Chair and Bicycle Wheel This shows a classic demo of angular momentum.   Rotating Chair and Bicycle Wheel Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope on Rope This illustrates gyroscopic precession.   Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope on Rope Lecture Notes and Tutorials Moment of Inertia and Angular Momentum These notes from PhysicsLAB by Catherine H. Colwell contain detailed explanations of background material, annotated diagrams and illustrations, and solved examples.   Moment of Inertia and Angular Momentum Angular Momentum of Rotating Rigid Bodies These notes from Frank Wolfs at the University of Rochester contain calculus-level, detailed explanations of background material, annotated diagrams and illustrations, and solved examples.   Angular Momentum of Rotating Rigid Bodies Simulation Angular Momentum This shows the angular momentum vector about a point on the axis of a circle of a particle moving around a circular path.   Angular Momentum Exploration The Biomechanics of Skating This great tutorial features video clips and animations on skating and angular momentum.   The Biomechanics of Skating See also... AP Physics Web Guide AP Physics B Course Home Page AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Course Home Page AP Physics C: Mechanics Course Home Page Teachers' Resources

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