When torque applied on a system is zero, which of the following will be constant?
A
Moment of inertia
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Angular momentum
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
Kinetic energy
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Moment of liner momentum
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is B Angular momentum When the torque acting upon a system is zero, the angular momentum is constant and hence is conserved. This is analogous to the linear counterpart i.e. when the force on the system is zero, the momentum is conserved.