Two particles A and B of masses m1 and m2 are moving in opposite directions with

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Two particles A and B of masses m1 and m2 are moving in opposite directions with velocities v1 and v2 respectively. What is the total angular momentum of the system about a point O located at the midpoint between A and B?
  1. (m1v1 + m2v2)r
  2. (m1v1 - m2v2)r
  3. 0
  4. (m1v1 + m2v2)/2

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Two particles A and B of masses m1 and m2 are moving in opposite directions with velocities v1 and v2 respectively. What is the total angular momentum of the system about a point O located at the midpoint between A and B?
  • Step 1: Identify the two particles A and B with masses m1 and m2.
  • Step 2: Note that particle A is moving in one direction with velocity v1.
  • Step 3: Note that particle B is moving in the opposite direction with velocity v2.
  • Step 4: Understand that angular momentum depends on the direction of motion and the distance from the point O.
  • Step 5: Since A and B are moving in opposite directions, their angular momentum contributions about point O will cancel each other out.
  • Step 6: Conclude that the total angular momentum of the system about point O is zero.
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