MHT CET202122 Sep 2021Evening ShiftPhysicsRotational MotionActual
A particle with position vector r has a linear momentum p . Which one of the following statements is true in respect of its angular momentum ' L ' about the origin?
Options
- AL acts along P
- BL is maximum when P is perpendicular to r
- CL acts along r
- DL is maximum when P and r are parallel
Correct answer
B. L is maximum when P is perpendicular to r
Step-by-step solution
The angular momentum of the particle is given by L = r p Its magnitude is L = rp L will be maximum when =90^