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When there is no external torque acting on a rotating body, which of the following quantities can change ? (i) Angular acceleration (ii) Angular momentum (iii) Angular speed.

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the three quantities mentioned: angular acceleration, angular momentum, and angular speed, in the context of a rotating body with no external torque acting on it. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Torque and Angular Momentum:** - According to the rotational dynamics, the relationship between torque (τ), angular momentum (L), and angular acceleration (α) is given by: \[ \tau = \frac{dL}{dt} = I \cdot \alpha ...
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