If a body is rotating with an angular momentum L and its moment of inertia is halved, what will be the new angular momentum if the angular velocity remains constant?
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If a body is rotating with an angular momentum L and its moment of inertia is halved, what will be the new angular momentum if the angular velocity remains constant?
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Angular momentum L = Iω; if I is halved and ω remains constant, L remains L.
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Q: If a body is rotating with an angular momentum L and its moment of inertia is halved, what will be the new angular momentum if the angular velocity remains constant?
Solution: Angular momentum L = Iω; if I is halved and ω remains constant, L remains L.
