Star Contraction ▶ Faster Spin

Adjust radius or period to explore angular momentum conservation: L = I·ω. For a solid sphere, I = (2/5)·M·R². With constant M, ω ∝ 1/R².

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Angular speed, ω

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Angular momentum, L

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Radius ratio, R/R₀

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Rotation period

— s
Drag Radius or Period to see how ω and L respond to angular momentum conservation.