AP Physics 1mediummcq1 pt
A 0.40 kg point mass moves in a circle of radius 0.50 m at 3.0 m/s. Its angular momentum about the center is
A.0.60 kg·m²/s
B.0.20 kg·m²/s
C.1.2 kg·m²/s
D.3.0 kg·m²/s
Explanation
Core Concept
L = mvr = (0.40)(3.0)(0.50) = 0.60 kg·m²/s.
Correct Answer
A0.60 kg·m²/s
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