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PhysicsRotationAngular momentumEasy2 minPYQ_2014
PhysicsEasysingle choice

A particle moves in a circular path with decreasing speed. Choose the correct statement.

Options:

Answer:
D
Solution:

Angular momentum is an axial vector, so its direction is along the axis, perpendicular to the plane of motion which is not changing because of change of speed. Therefore, the direction of angular momentum remains the same and its magnitude may vary.

Stream:AIIMSSubject:PhysicsTopic:RotationSubtopic:Angular momentum
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