Closed Warfxdes closed 3 weeks ago
The problem incorrectly states the angular momentum as: h = r(dot) × v
The correct formula should be: h = r × v
Angular momentum is defined as the cross product of the position vector r and the velocity vector v, not the derivative of the position vector.
You are correct, I will work on this small correction today and then open a pull request.
Cheers for pointing this out @Warfxdes !
Title: Incorrect Angular Momentum Formula in Problem Set 1 Question 2
Description:
The problem incorrectly states the angular momentum as: h = r(dot) × v
Solution
The correct formula should be: h = r × v
Reason / Clarification:
Angular momentum is defined as the cross product of the position vector r and the velocity vector v, not the derivative of the position vector.