Question

Calculate the magnitude of the angular momentum of the earth due its daily rotation about its own axis

Answer 1

`L=Iw`

`I_(earth) = (2)/(5) r^(2)m= (2)/(5) (6371000^2m)(5.97*10^(24)kg)=9.71*10^ {37}`

`L_(earth)=Iw=(9.71*10^ {37})(7.27*10^(-5))=7.07*10^(33)`[/tex]