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In a binary star system, two stars of masses m and 2m distance r apart are revolving about their common centre of mass under their mutual gravitational attraction.
The ratio of angular momenta of two star about centre of mass is

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2 : 1
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1 : 2
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1 : 1
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1 : 4
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Solution

The correct option is A 2 : 1
L1L1=m1r21ωm2r22ω , where r1 and r2 are respective distances from COM, such that m1r1=m2r2.

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