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angular momentum

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun angular momentum has 1 sense
  1. angular momentum - the product of the momentum of a rotating body and its distance from the axis of rotation; "any rotating body has an angular momentum about its center of mass"; "angular momentum makes the world go round"
    --1 is a kind of
    momentum

Definitions from the Web

Angular Momentum

Definition: Angular momentum is a fundamental concept in physics that measures the amount of rotational motion an object possesses around a particular axis.

Example sentences:

Noun - Physical Science:

  • The Earth’s angular momentum causes it to rotate around its axis.
  • The ice skater increased her angular momentum by pulling her arms inward.

Noun - Astrophysics:

  • A spinning neutron star exhibits a tremendous amount of angular momentum.
  • The formation of galaxies is influenced by the initial angular momentum of their constituent stars.

Noun - Quantum Mechanics:

  • The concept of angular momentum is crucial in understanding the behavior of subatomic particles.
  • Scientists use the principle of angular momentum to describe the quantum states of electrons in an atom.

Noun - Figurative:

  • The company's rebranding strategy has gained incredible angular momentum in the market.
  • After receiving the prestigious award, the actor's career experienced a significant increase in angular momentum.

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