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In an orbital motion, the angular moment...

In an orbital motion, the angular momentum vector is :

A

along the radius vector

B

parallel to the linear momentum

C

in the orbital plane

D

perpendicular to the orbital plane

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Angular momentum is axial vector, it is directed `bot^(ar)` to the plane of motion.
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