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Conservation of Angular Momentum

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What is the SI unit of angular momentum?

  1. kg m^2/s

  2. J s

  3. N m

  4. rad/s


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Angular momentum is a vector quantity that describes the rotational motion of an object. It is defined as the product of the object's moment of inertia and its angular velocity.

Which of the following is an example of conservation of angular momentum?

  1. A spinning top that continues to spin at the same rate

  2. A planet orbiting the Sun

  3. A yo-yo that is thrown into the air

  4. A ball rolling down a hill


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Conservation of angular momentum states that the total angular momentum of a system remains constant as long as no external torque is applied to the system. In the case of a spinning top, the top's angular momentum is conserved because there is no external torque acting on it.

What is the relationship between angular momentum and torque?

  1. Angular momentum is the rate of change of torque

  2. Torque is the rate of change of angular momentum

  3. Angular momentum is proportional to torque

  4. Torque is proportional to angular momentum


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Torque is defined as the rate of change of angular momentum. This means that if a torque is applied to an object, the object's angular momentum will change.

What is the moment of inertia of a point mass?

  1. mr^2

  2. m/r^2

  3. mr

  4. m/r


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The moment of inertia of a point mass is defined as the product of the mass of the point mass and the square of the distance from the point mass to the axis of rotation.

What is the moment of inertia of a rigid body?

  1. The sum of the moments of inertia of all the point masses that make up the body

  2. The product of the mass of the body and the square of the distance from the center of mass of the body to the axis of rotation

  3. The sum of the products of the masses of all the point masses that make up the body and the squares of their distances from the axis of rotation

  4. The product of the mass of the body and the square of the radius of gyration of the body


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The moment of inertia of a rigid body is defined as the sum of the products of the masses of all the point masses that make up the body and the squares of their distances from the axis of rotation.

What is the angular velocity of an object?

  1. The rate of change of angular displacement

  2. The rate of change of angular momentum

  3. The rate of change of torque

  4. The rate of change of moment of inertia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Angular velocity is defined as the rate of change of angular displacement. This means that if an object's angular displacement changes over time, the object's angular velocity will also change.

What is the relationship between angular velocity and frequency?

  1. Angular velocity is equal to 2π times frequency

  2. Angular velocity is equal to frequency divided by 2π

  3. Angular velocity is equal to the square of frequency

  4. Angular velocity is equal to the square root of frequency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Angular velocity is defined as the rate of change of angular displacement. Frequency is defined as the number of cycles of motion that occur in one second. One cycle of motion is equal to 2π radians. Therefore, angular velocity is equal to 2π times frequency.

What is the relationship between angular momentum and kinetic energy?

  1. Angular momentum is equal to twice the kinetic energy

  2. Angular momentum is equal to the square of the kinetic energy

  3. Angular momentum is equal to the square root of the kinetic energy

  4. Angular momentum is equal to the kinetic energy divided by two


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Angular momentum is defined as the product of the moment of inertia and the angular velocity. Kinetic energy is defined as the energy of motion. The moment of inertia is a measure of the resistance of an object to angular acceleration. The angular velocity is a measure of the rate of rotation of an object. Therefore, angular momentum is equal to the square root of the kinetic energy.

What is the principle of conservation of angular momentum?

  1. The total angular momentum of a system remains constant as long as no external torque is applied to the system

  2. The total angular momentum of a system remains constant as long as the system is in equilibrium

  3. The total angular momentum of a system remains constant as long as the system is not rotating

  4. The total angular momentum of a system remains constant as long as the system is not moving


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of conservation of angular momentum states that the total angular momentum of a system remains constant as long as no external torque is applied to the system. This means that if the total angular momentum of a system changes, it must be because an external torque has been applied to the system.

What are some examples of applications of the principle of conservation of angular momentum?

  1. The motion of planets around the Sun

  2. The motion of electrons around the nucleus of an atom

  3. The motion of a spinning top

  4. The motion of a yo-yo


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The principle of conservation of angular momentum has many applications in physics. Some examples include the motion of planets around the Sun, the motion of electrons around the nucleus of an atom, the motion of a spinning top, and the motion of a yo-yo.

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