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Question
For a particle of mass m moving in a circle of radius r with linear velocity v, its angular momentum L is defined as which of the following?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Angular momentum for a particle moving in a circle is defined as the product of its linear momentum (mv) and the perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation to the particle, which is the radius r. Therefore, L = (mv) × r = m v r.
Hint
Recall the definition: linear momentum multiplied by the perpendicular distance to the axis of rotation.