Define angular momentum. Give an expression for it. - Vidyadip

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Define angular momentum. Give an expression for it.

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The angular momentum of a point mass is defined as the moment of its linear momentum.
$\vec{L}=\vec{r} \times \vec{p}$ or $L=r p \sin \theta$

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