Why is the angular momentum perpendicular to the axis,denoted as ${L_ \bot }$,zero in a rotational motion about a fixed axis?

  • A
    Because the particles move in planes perpendicular to the axis.
  • B
    Because the velocity vector is always parallel to the axis.
  • C
    Because the position vector and velocity vector are both perpendicular to the axis.
  • D
    Because the angular momentum is defined only along the axis of rotation.

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