NEET Physics · Hard

System of Particles & Rotational Motion: Angular Momentum MCQ

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Angular MomentumHardQuestion 6149

Question

Torque on a spinning top is zero. Its angular momentum vector:
  1. A
    Changes direction
  2. B
    Increases in magnitude
  3. C
    Remains constant (direction and magnitude)
    Correct
  4. D
    Decreases

Correct answer

Remains constant (direction and magnitude)

Explanation

dL/dt = τ = 0 → L = constant in both direction and magnitude.