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A particle with position vector  has a linear momentum . Which of the following statements is true in respect of its angular momentum  about the origin

a)

 acts along

b)

 acts along

c)

 is maximum when  and  are parallel

d)

 is maximum when  is perpendicular to



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A particle with position vector  has a linear momentum . Which of the following statements is true in respect of its angular momentum  about the origin

a)

 acts along

b)

 acts along

c)

 is maximum when  and  are parallel

d)

 is maximum when  is perpendicular to

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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -

(d)

Angular momentum  is given as

 position vector of the particle  origin,

 its linear momentum

 is maximum when  is perpendicular to

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