NEET Physics · Hard

System of Particles & Rotational Motion: Angular Momentum Mixed MCQ

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Angular Momentum MixedHardQuestion 6182

Question

A particle moves in a straight line. Its angular momentum about a point NOT on the line:
  1. A
    Zero
  2. B
    Constant and non-zero
    Correct
  3. C
    Increasing
  4. D
    Decreasing

Correct answer

Constant and non-zero

Explanation

L = mvr sinθ = mv × (perpendicular distance). For uniform motion, L is constant and non-zero.