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{{angular analogue of|linear momentum}}

==Definition==

===For a single body===

The '''angular momentum''' of a body with angular velocity equal to the vector <math>\overline{\omega}</math> and [[moment of inertia]] <math>I</math> about the axis of rotation is the vector <math>I \overline{\omega}</math>.

==Units and dimensions==

{| class="sortable" border="1"
! Question !! Answer
|-
| Scalar or vector? || [[Quantity type::Vector]]
|-
| Instantaneous or time-cumulative? || [[Quantity type::Instantaneous]]
|-
| MLT dimensions || <math>ML^2T^{-1}</math>: [[MLT::MLT;1;2;-1]]
|-
| SI units || <math>J-s</math> (Joule-second) or <math>kgm^2/s</math> (kilogram meter squared per second)
|}

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Vipul: Created page with '{{angular analogue of|linear momentum}} ==Definition== ===For a single body=== The '''angular momentum''' of a body with angular velocity equal to the vector \overline{\…'

Vipul: Created page with '{{angular analogue of|linear momentum}} ==Definition== ===For a single body=== The '''angular momentum''' of a body with angular velocity equal to the vector $\overline{\…'$