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Which of the following statements regarding the angular momentum vector of a system consisting of two particles, each of mass m and speed v, traveling in opposite directions along parallel lines separated by a distance d is true?

Options

  1. AThe angular momentum vector depends on the point about which it is taken.
  2. BThe angular momentum vector is zero for this system.
  3. CThe angular momentum vector is independent of the point about which it is taken.
  4. DThe angular momentum vector is undefined for this system.

Correct answer

C. The angular momentum vector is independent of the point about which it is taken.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (C) The angular momentum vector is independent of the point about which it is taken.

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