A particle moves on a straight line with a uniform velocity. The incorrect statement about its angular momentum

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is always zero

is zero about a point on the straight line

is not zero about a point away from the straight line

about any given point remains constant.

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Angular momentum of the particle about point A, L = mv x r. If A lies on the line of motion r = 0 then only L = 0. so option (1) is wrong.

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