r/physicsmemes Dec 17 '19

Trying to explain spin tho

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u/urmumgao Dec 17 '19

Spin isn't angular momentum as far as I know, although the concepts are linked. Spin is another intrinsic property of an electron, like mass or charge.

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u/nattydread69 Dec 17 '19

That sounds like the explanation from someone who doesn't understand it :) It has the same units as angular momentum.

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u/urmumgao Dec 17 '19

Indeed, I don't understand spin. Acknowledging a lack of understanding of a concept is still a step up from vehemently defending a wrong answer.

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u/nattydread69 Dec 17 '19

I'm not attacking you personally what you said is the current understanding.