Which of the following is true for the angular momentum of a rotating bicycle wheel?
(Points : 1)
It is a vector that points in the direction the bike would travel.

It is a vector that points along the axis of rotation perpendicular to the wheel.

It is a vector pointing radially outward from the center to the edge of the wheel.

It is a scalar.

Question

Which of the following is true for the angular momentum of a rotating bicycle wheel?
(Points : 1)
       It is a vector that points in the direction the bike would travel.

       It is a vector that points along the axis of rotation perpendicular to the wheel.

       It is a vector pointing radially outward from the center to the edge of the wheel.

       It is a scalar.

anonymous · Answer

imagine the right thumb rule. make a fist with your hand then stick your thumb out. your thumb is the vector describing angular momentum.

so it is "b". or a vector that points perpendicular to the axis of rotation