JEE Advanced2009PhysicsElectrostaticsActual
Under the influence of the coulomb field of charge +Q , a charge -q is moving around it in an elliptical orbit. Find out the correct statement(s).
Options
- AThe angular momentum of the charge -q is constant
- BThe linear momentum of the charge -q is constant
- CThe angular velocity of the charge -q is constant
- DThe linear speed of the charge -q is constant
Correct answer
A. The angular momentum of the charge -q is constant
Step-by-step solution
Net torque on (-q ) about a point (say P ) lying over +Q is zero. Therefore, angular momentum of (-q) about point P should remain constant.