How Does Angular Momentum Conservation Apply to Rotational Systems?

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The discussion centers on the application of angular momentum conservation in rotational systems, specifically addressing a student's attempt to calculate angular momentum with respect to different reference points. The student initially used the equation for angular momentum but received feedback indicating that their method was incorrect. The critique highlights that the approach does not properly account for the non-inertial reference frame and the relationships between velocities and positions of the particles involved. The conversation emphasizes the importance of using the correct reference frames and equations when analyzing rotational motion. Understanding these principles is crucial for accurately applying angular momentum conservation in physics problems.
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Homework Statement


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I did it like this:

\vec{L}_{B \ wrt \ Ground} = \vec{L}_{B \ wrt \ A} + \vec{L}_{A \ wrt \ Ground}

\vec{L}_{B \ wrt \ A} = \vec{L}_{B \ wrt \ Ground} - \vec{L}_{A \ wrt \ Ground}

so

\vec{L}_{B \ wrt \ A} = mwd^2 \ - \ \frac{1}{4}mwd^2

\vec{L}_{B \ wrt \ A} = \frac{3}{4}mwd^2

why is my method wrong?
 

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hi cupid.callin! :smile:
cupid.callin said:
\vec{L}_{B \ wrt \ A} = \vec{L}_{B \ wrt \ Ground} - \vec{L}_{A \ wrt \ Ground}

sorry, but this doesn't work at all :redface:

LA(B) = rAB x (vB - vA)

= (rOB - rOA) x ((vB - v0) - (vA - vA)) …

bits of that are the RHS of your equation, but that's all
 
Why is does not work,:cry:

Is it because the eqn i used relates velocity or acceleration of particle wrt to a non inertial particle or frame ? :confused:
 
why should it work? :confused:

it obviously doesn't work …

the RHS of your equation is rOB x vB - rOA x vA
 
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