Q. A particle is moving in a circular path. The correct statement out of the following is
A) Angular momentum will be conserved but linear momentum will not be conserved
B) Angular momentum will not be conserved
C) Linear momentum will be conserved
D) Both will not be conserved
Explanation
(a) Due to application of centripetal force its linear momentum changes continuously but torque on the particle is zero so its angular momentum will be conserved
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