Rotational Motion Question 86
Question: A force is acting at a point . The value of a for which angular momentum about origin is conserved is
Options:
A) - 1
B) 2
C) zero
D) 1
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
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Key Concept When the resultant external torque acting on a system is zero, the total angular momentum of a system remains constant.
This is the principle of the conservation of angular momentum.
Given, force
is acting at a pointAs, angular momentum about origin is conserved.
i.e.
constantTorque,
So value of a for angular momentum about origin is conserved,
.