Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Conservation of Energy
This site is from the Physics Department at Georgia State University. The conservation of energy as a fundamental conservation law is presented and compared to other conservation laws (momentum and angular momentum). Links to further...
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Conservation of Angular Momentum
Students learn the concept of angular momentum of objects in two dimensions and how rotational motion is determined.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Bicycle Wheel Gyro
Description of a museum exhibit in which the spinning bicycle wheel induces the rotation of a student in a rotating chair. Excellent demonstration idea.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Gyroscope
Description of a museum exhibit in which the forces exerted by two gyroscope wheels are analyzed. Excellent demonstration idea.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Momentum Machine
A quick activity to see how to speed up your spin on a chair.
Libre Text
Libre Texts: Physics: Conservation of Angular Momentum
A few examples of what the conservation of angular momentum is and understand how it works. Challenge comprehension with follow up questions for discussion and problems for solutions.