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If the resultant external torque acting on a body is zero, then angular momentum of the body

A

Equal in direction

B

Equal in magnitude

C

Both (a) and (b)

D

Neither (a) nor (b)

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C

`tau= (d vec(L))/(dt) rArr (d vec(L))/(dt) = 0 rArr vec(L)`= constant
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