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The angular momentum of a body depends on the:

The angular momentum of a body depends on the: Correct Answer Moment of inertia

CONCEPT:

Angular momentum:

  • Angular momentum is the property of any rotating object given by moment of inertia times angular velocity.
    • It is a vector quantity.
    • Its SI unit is kg-m2/sec.
  • If I and ω are the moment of inertia and the angular velocity respectively, then the angular momentum is given as,

⇒ L = Iω

⇒ L = rP

Where r = radius of rotation and P = linear momentum

EXPLANATION:

  • Angular momentum is the property of any rotating object given by moment of inertia times angular velocity.
  • If I and ω are the moment of inertia and the angular velocity respectively, then the angular momentum is given as,

⇒ L = Iω     ---(1)

  • By equation 1 it is clear that the angular momentum of a body depends on the moment of inertia and the angular velocity. Hence, option 1 is correct.

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