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Chapter 11: Q4Q (page 458)

Give examples of translational angular momentum and rotational angular momentum in our Solar System.

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The example of translational angular momentum and rotational angular momentum is rotation of earth around the sun.

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Definition of Angular momentum and rotational angular momentum

The rotating inertia of an object or system of objects in motion about an axis that may or may not pass through the object or system is described by angular momentum.

The rotating analog of linear momentum is angular momentum (also known as moment of momentum or rotational momentum). A closed system's total angular momentum remains constant.

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The diagram shows the rotation of earth around the sun

Draw the diagram which shows the rotation of Earth around the Sun.

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Explain the diagram

The angular momentum of the earth due to rotation on its own axis is an example of rotational angular momentum in our solar system (relative to the centre of mass of the earth).

As a result, the angular momentum of the earth in relation to the location of the Sun serves as an example of translational angular momentum.

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