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A particle of mass m moves in the  XY-plane with a constant velocity ‘V’ along the straight line X'Y'. If the angular momentum of the particle with respect to origin O is LA when it is at A, and  LB when it is at B, then 

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a

LA<LB

b

LA=LB

c

LA>LB

d

The relationship between LA  and  LB depends upon the slope of the line AB 

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

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Since the particle is moving on a straight line with a constant speed, the velocity will remain constant
As we know  L=r×mv
L=mvr 
r= Perpendicular distance
v= Speed
m= Mass
We can see at point  A and  B the product  mvr is constant.
Hence  LA=LB
LA=LB 
Therefore, the correct answer is (B). 
 

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A particle of mass m moves in the  XY-plane with a constant velocity ‘V’ along the straight line X'Y'. If the angular momentum of the particle with respect to origin O is LA when it is at A, and  LB when it is at B, then