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Angular momentum L of a body rotating with angular velocity omega:

AFr
Bmv
CI omega
DI/omega
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. I omega
L = I × omega (analog of linear momentum p = mv). **For a single particle:** L = mvr_perp = mr²omega. Conserved when no external torque acts.
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