Angular MomentumHardQuestion 6149
Question
Torque on a spinning top is zero. Its angular momentum vector:
- AChanges direction
- BIncreases in magnitude
- CRemains constant (direction and magnitude)Correct
- DDecreases
Correct answer
Remains constant (direction and magnitude)
Explanation
dL/dt = τ = 0 → L = constant in both direction and magnitude.