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Two particles $A$ and $B$ are moving as shown in the figure. Their total angular momentum about the point $O$ is

Updated On: Apr 19, 2024
  • 9.8 kg $m^2/s$
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  • 52.7 kg $m^2/s$
  • 37.9 kg $m^2/s$
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Total angular momentum about $O$ is given as,
$L = L _{1}+ L _{2}=m_{1} v_{1} r_{1}+m_{2} v_{2} r_{2}$
$=-6.5 \times 2.2 \times 1.5+3.1 \times 3.6 \times 2.8$
$=-21.45+31.248=9.8\, kgm ^{2} / s$
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