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Orbitaaleihinkin, also known as orbital angular momentum, is a fundamental concept in physics that describes the rotational motion of an object around a central point. It is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction, and is typically denoted by the symbol L. The magnitude of orbital angular momentum is given by the formula L = r x p, where r is the position vector of the object relative to the central point, and p is the linear momentum of the object. The direction of orbital angular momentum is perpendicular to the plane of the orbit, as determined by the right-hand rule.

Orbital angular momentum is conserved in a closed system, meaning that the total orbital angular momentum of a system remains constant unless acted upon by an external torque. This conservation law is a direct consequence of the time-independence of the laws of physics. Orbital angular momentum plays a crucial role in various areas of physics, including classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and astrophysics. In classical mechanics, it is used to describe the motion of planets, satellites, and other celestial bodies. In quantum mechanics, it is used to describe the behavior of particles in atomic and molecular systems. In astrophysics, it is used to study the formation and evolution of galaxies and other large-scale structures in the universe.