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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

System of Particle and Rotational Motion

Question:

A particle of mass m moves in the XY plane with a velocity v along the straight line AB. If the angular momentum of the particle with respect to origin O is LA when it is at A and LB when it is at B, then : 

Options:

LA = L

the relationship between LA and LB depends upon the slope of the line AB

LA < LB

LA > LB .

Correct Answer:

LA = L

Explanation:

Angular momentum = Linear momentum × distance of line of action of linear momentum about the origin.

LA = PA × d, LB = PB × d

As linear momenta are equal, therefore, LA = LB .