| Assertion (A): | If the sun were to 'suddenly' be removed, then the earth would continue to move around in its orbit. |
| Reason (R): | Angular momentum of a system of particles is conserved when there is no external torque. |
| 1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| 3. | (A) is True but (R) is False. |
| 4. | (A) is False but (R) is True. |
A particle of mass \(m\) moves with a constant velocity along \(3\) different paths, \(DE, OA\) and \(BC\). Which of the following statements is not correct about its angular momentum about point \(O\)?

| 1. | It is zero when it is at \(A\) and moving along \(OA\). |
| 2. | The same at all points along the line \(DE\). |
| 3. | Of the same magnitude but oppositely directed at \(B\) and \(D\). |
| 4. | Increases as it moves along the line \(BC\). |
| Assertion (A): | The angular momentum of system always remains constant. |
| Reason (R): | For a system, \(\tau_{ext} = {dL \over dt} = 0\) |
| 1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| 3. | (A) is True but (R) is False. |
| 4. | (A) is False but (R) is True. |
| Assertion (A): | If polar ice melts, days will be longer. |
| Reason (R): | Moment of inertia increases and thus angular velocity decreases. |
| 1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| 3. | (A) is True but (R) is False. |
| 4. | Both (A) and (R) are False. |
| Assertion (A): | For a system of particles under a central force field, the total angular momentum is conserved. |
| Reason (R): | The torque acting on such a system is zero. |
| 1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| 3. | (A) is True but (R) is False. |
| 4. | Both (A) and (R) are False. |
| Assertion (A): | If the ice cap of the pole melts, the day length will shorten. |
| Reason (R): | Ice flows towards the equator and decreases the moment of inertia of the earth. This increases the frequency of rotation of the earth. |
| 1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| 3. | (A) is True but (R) is False. |
| 4. | Both (A) and (R) are False. |
| Assertion (A): | A person standing on a rotating platform suddenly stretches his arms, causing the platform to slow down. |
| Reason (R): | Angular momentum is conserved. |
| 1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| 3. | (A) is True but (R) is False. |
| 4. | Both (A) and (R) are False. |
| Assertion (A): | The period of Earth’s rotation undergoes very small, irregular (sporadic) variations. |
| Reason (R): | The displacement of large air masses in the Earth’s atmosphere alters its moment of inertia, thereby causing slight changes in its rotation period. |
| 1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| 3. | (A) is True but (R) is False. |
| 4. | Both (A) and (R) are False. |