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If τ×L=0 for a rigid body, where τ=resultant torque & L=angular momentum about a point and both are non - zero. Then

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L= constant
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|L|= constant
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|L| will increase
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|L| may increase
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Solution

The correct option is C |L| may increase
If τ×L=0
this implies θ=0 or π
when θ=0 L will increase
and when θ=π L will decrease

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