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Which of the following quantities is zero if the torque on a particle is zero?

a) Angular momentum of the particle
b) Angular speed of the particle
c) Change in kinetic energy of the particle
d) Rate of change of angular momentum



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Rochirion

Answer:

d) Rate of change of angular momentum

Explanation:

To determine which quantity is zero if the torque on a particle is zero, we need to understand the relationship between torque and these physical quantities.

Understanding Torque and Angular Momentum:

Torque (τ) is related to the rate of change of angular momentum (L) by the equation:

[tex]\tau = \dfrac{dL}{dt}[/tex]

If the torque on a particle is zero (τ = 0), then the rate of change of angular momentum is also zero:

[tex]\dfrac{dL}{dt}=0[/tex]

This means that the angular momentum 'L' of the particle is constant over time.

Analyzing the Options:

  • (a) Angular momentum of the particle: If the torque is zero, the angular momentum is constant, but not necessarily zero.

  • (b) Angular speed of the particle: The angular speed could remain constant or change depending on other forces acting on the particle, so this is not necessarily zero.

  • (c) Change in kinetic energy of the particle: Kinetic energy change is related to work done, which depends on forces, not directly on torque.

  • (d) Rate of change of angular momentum: As derived above, if torque is zero, the rate of change of angular momentum is zero.

The correct answer is (d) Rate of change of angular momentum. If the torque on a particle is zero, the rate of change of angular momentum must also be zero.