defind angular movementum & it's dimensions
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Angular momentum--- The property of any rotating object given by moment of inertia times angular velocity.
It is the property of a rotating body given by the product of the moment of inertia and the angular velocity of the rotating object. It is a vector quantity, which implies that here along with magnitude, the direction is also considered.
Symbol The angular momentum is a vector quantity, denoted by L⃗
Units It is measured using SI base units: Kg.m2.s-1
Dimensional formula The dimensional formula is: [M][L]2[T]-1-1.
Explanation:
Dimensional Formula of Angular Momentum
The dimensional formula of angular momentum is given by,
M1 L2 T-1
Where,
M = Mass
L = Length
T = Time
Derivation
Angular Momentum = Angular Velocity × Moment of Inertia . . . . (1)
Since, Angular Velocity = Angular displacement × [Time]-1 = [M0L0T0] [T]-1
∴ The dimensional formula of Angular Velocity = M0 L0 T-1 . . . . . . (2)
And, Moment of Inertia, M.O.I = Mass × (Radius of Gyration)2
∴ The dimensional formula of M.O.I = M1 L2 T0 . . . . . (3)
On substituting equation (2) and (3) in equation (1) we get,
Angular Momentum = Angular Velocity × Moment of Inertia
Or, M = [M0 L0 T-1] × [M1 L2 T0]-1 = M1 L2 T -1.
Therefore, the angular momentum is dimensionally represented as M1L2 T -1.