A Single Force Acts on a Particle P

question 52

Multiple Choice

A single force acts on a particle P. Rank each of the orientations of the force shown below according to the magnitude of the time rate of change of the particle's angular momentum about the point O, least to greatest.

• A) 1, 2, 3, 4
• B) 1 and 2 tie, then 3, 4
• C) 1 and 2 tie, then 4, 3
• D) 1 and 2 tie, then 3 and 4 tie
• E) All are the same

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