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The angular momentum of body remains con...

The angular momentum of body remains conserve if :

A

applied force on body is zero.

B

applied torque on body is zero.

C

applied force on body is constant.

D

applied torque on body is constant.

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To determine the conditions under which the angular momentum of a body remains conserved, we need to analyze the relationship between angular momentum and torque. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Angular Momentum**: - Angular momentum (L) of a body is defined as the product of its moment of inertia (I) and its angular velocity (ω). Mathematically, \( L = I \cdot \omega \). 2. **Conservation of Angular Momentum**: - Angular momentum is said to be conserved when the initial angular momentum (L_i) and the final angular momentum (L_f) are equal, i.e., \( L_i = L_f \). 3. **Relation Between Torque and Angular Momentum**: - The torque (τ) acting on a body is defined as the rate of change of angular momentum. This can be expressed mathematically as: \[ \tau = \frac{dL}{dt} \] - This means that if there is a net torque acting on the body, it will cause a change in angular momentum. 4. **Condition for Conservation**: - For angular momentum to remain constant (conserved), the change in angular momentum must be zero: \[ \Delta L = L_f - L_i = 0 \] - From the torque equation, if \( \Delta L = 0 \), then: \[ \tau = 0 \] - This indicates that for angular momentum to be conserved, the net torque acting on the body must be zero. 5. **Evaluating the Options**: - Given the options: - (A) Applied torque force is 0 - (B) Applied torque on the body is 0 - (C) Applied force is constant - (D) Applied torque is constant - The correct option is (B) "Applied torque on the body is 0" since this directly relates to the condition for conservation of angular momentum. ### Conclusion: The angular momentum of a body remains conserved if the applied torque on the body is zero. ---
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