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PHY 101 Rotational Motion Objective Question

Question

If an object rotates clockwise, its angular speed is conventionally considered to be
Options
A positive.
B zero.
C negative.
Correct Answer
D undefined.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

By convention, angular speed is positive for counterclockwise rotation and negative for clockwise rotation. This sign convention helps indicate the direction of rotation.

Hint

Think about the right-hand rule and the standard sign convention for rotational direction.

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