[Mike O]

Quote By Jeff "However, I cannot understand how COAM can be involved in a system that is actively producing more energy. The concept of COAM only applies to a system where the amount of energy inputted into the system is fixed and the entire system either slows down or speeds up dependent on the distance of the mass of the revolving object from its central axis."

Just a clarification- For anyone studying movement and getting the wrong impression of the above quote.

1) When you consider the concept of Conservation of Angular Momentum as the total angular momentum always staying the same in a closed system and therefore, if you move mass further from the center of rotation then there is a slowing of the rotational speed- then you might agree with Jeff's quote and say " That doesn't exist in a system where you ARE adding energy.

2) When you consider the aspect of Conservation of Angular Momentum - that in ANY rotating system - when you move mass further from the center of rotation- that has a slowing effect on the rotational speed- you'll see that the principle stands true whether you are in a closed system or system where you are adding energy. The only issue is - how much mass has moved, how much slowing is that creating and when, where and how is the added energy affecting the overall result. When you keep that perspective in mind - then Jeff's quote can be very mis-leading, confusing, etc.

In summary, your thoughts on this thread Jeff are definitely worthwhile areas to explore - I just thought I would attempt to clarify this one area that stood out for me. The principle of conservation of angular momentum exists in every rotating system.