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The students should understand that an extended body rotating with an angular speed has an angular momentum L as given by L = Iω

Experiments

Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support this IB* topic.

Conservation of Angular Momentum

Experiment #14 from Advanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics

In this experiment, you will

  • Collect angle vs. time and angular velocity vs. time data for rotating systems.
  • Analyze the θ-t and ω-t graphs both before and after changes in the moment of inertia.
  • Determine the effect of changes in the moment of inertia on the angular momentum of the system.

Educational Standard
International Baccalaureate (IB) 2025
Subject
Physics
Theme
A Space, time and motion
Topic
A.4 Rigid body mechanics
Level
Additional higher level

* The IB Diploma Program is an official program of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) which authorizes schools to offer it. The material available here has been developed independently of the IBO and is not endorsed by it.

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