Definition:Angular Momentum

Definition
The angular momentum of a body about a point $P$ is its moment of inertia $I$ about $P$ multiplied by its angular velocity $\omega$ about $P$:
 * $L = I \omega$

Angular momentum is a vector quantity.

Also known as
Angular momentum is also (rarely) known as moment of momentum or rotational momentum.

Also see

 * Definition:Linear Momentum


 * Conservation of Angular Momentum