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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

System of Particle and Rotational Motion

Question:

When a mass is rotating in a plane about a fixed point, its angular momentum is directed along:

Options:

the radius

the tangent to the orbit

a line perpendicular to the plane of rotation.

the line making an angle of 45° to the plane of rotation.

Correct Answer:

a line perpendicular to the plane of rotation.

Explanation:

Angular momentum will be along the axis of rotation which is perpendicular to the plane of motion.