Angular momentum refers to the quantity that describes rotational motion's resistance to change. Conservation of angular momentum states that if no external torques act on a system, then its total angular momentum remains constant.
Related terms
Angular Impulse: Angular impulse is the change in angular momentum of an object and is equal to the product of torque and time.
Precession: Precession is the slow change in orientation of a rotating object's axis of rotation.
Gyroscopic Stability: Gyroscopic stability refers to the tendency of a spinning object to maintain its orientation while resisting external forces.
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