Conservation of angular momentum (L conserved if τ_ext = 0 about same point/axis)

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L conserved if τ_ext = 0 about same point/axis

What each symbol means

SymbolWhat it stands for
LAngular momentum
τ_extNet external torque

When to use this

No net external torque about an axis → L component on that axis conserved.