Angular Momentum MixedHardQuestion 6182
Question
A particle moves in a straight line. Its angular momentum about a point NOT on the line:
- AZero
- BConstant and non-zeroCorrect
- CIncreasing
- DDecreasing
Correct answer
Constant and non-zero
Explanation
L = mvr sinθ = mv × (perpendicular distance). For uniform motion, L is constant and non-zero.