Question

Relation between torque and angular momentum 1

Answer 1

Relation between angular momentum and torque is same as between the linear momentum and force. There is analogy between parameters of linear motion and rotational motion. In mathematical terms , torqueis the rate of change of angular momentum andtorque sets the body in rotation.

Answer 2

Hey !!

We know that,

Torque,           τ = r × F

Angular momentum,     L = r × p

On differentiating both sides w.r.t time t, we get

         dL/dt = d/dt (r × p) = dr/dt × p × r × dp/dt

          = v × p + r × F                      [∴ dp/dt = F]

            = 0 + τ

∵              τ = dL/dt

Thus, the torque acting on a particle is equal to its rate of change of angular momentum.

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