Question

How can linear and angular momentum be different?

Answer 1

So linear (or translational)momentum is just mv. But we can't quite imagine angular momentum in the same way. ...Angular momentum is themomentum of an object that is either rotating or in circular motion and is equal to the product of the moment of inertia and the angular velocity

Answer 2

Angular Momentum vs. Linear Momentum. ... Angular momentum is the momentum of an object that is either rotating or in circular motion and is equal to the product of the momentof inertia and the angular velocity.Angular momentum is measured in kilogram meters squared per second.