Angular Momentum - Physics 101 / AP Physics 1 Review with Dianna Cowern

The video explores the concept of angular momentum, starting with a water spout experiment to illustrate how spinning affects the path of water. It introduces angular momentum, comparing it to linear momentum, and explains the concepts of torque and moment of inertia. The video discusses the conservation of angular momentum with examples, including a thought experiment about changing Earth's rotation by running at the equator. It concludes with real-world applications, such as the effect of earthquakes on Earth's rotation and the behavior of neutron stars.

Explain how the moment of inertia changes when the mass distribution of an object changes.

What is the relationship between linear velocity and angular velocity in rotating systems?

What is the effect of a large earthquake on the Earth's rotation?

How does the concept of angular momentum apply to the motion of planets and stars?