Angular Momentum Explained in Simple Words

Angular momentum is a physical quantity that describes the rotational motion of an object. It is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction, and is conserved in a system where no external torque acts on it. In classical mechanics, angular momentum is important in understanding rotational motion, particularly in systems like planets orbiting stars or particles moving in circles. There are numerous practical applications of angular momentum; for example, the angular momentum of a planet or moon in orbit around a star or planet is conserved, helping explain elliptical orbits (Kepler's laws). In quantum systems, angular momentum plays a crucial role in defining quantum states, especially in atoms and molecules. The quantization of angular momentum is fundamental to the structure of atomic orbitals. In this video, we have explained angular momentum in simple words for beginners, using various everyday examples and analogies. #AngularMomentumExplained #PhysicsInMotion #ScienceMadeSimple References: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/amom.html https://sciencedemonstrations.fas.harvard.edu/demonstrations/angular-momentum https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/angular-momentum If you wish to buy/license this video, please write to us at [email protected]. Voice Over Artist: John Staughton ( https://www.fiverr.com/jswildwood ) SUBSCRIBE to get more such science videos! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcN3IuIAR6Fn74FWMQf6lFA?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/abc_science Follow us on Facebook! https://facebook.com/sciabc Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/scienceabcofficial/ Follow us on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/company/scienceabc Follow our Website! https://www.scienceabc.com