Carroll's Paradox (physics)

Carroll's Paradox (physics)

Release Date:  //1984
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Release Message:  The angular momentum of a stick should be zero, but is not. Authored by Michael M. Carroll.
Description:  In physics, Carroll's paradox arises when considering the motion of a falling rigid rod that is specially constrained. Considered one way, the angular momentum stays constant; considered in a different way, it changes. It is named after Michael M. Carroll who first published it in 1984.