Question

The angular momentum vector of Earth about its rotation axis, due to its daily rotation, is directed:
"A. tangent to the equator toward the east
B. tangent to the equator toward the west
C. north
D. south
E. toward the Sun​

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is B)..........

Answer 2

The angular momentum vector of Earth about its rotation axis, due to its daily rotation, is directed to north.

Explanation:

• The angular momentum of a rotating sphere will bein the direction perpendicular to the plane of rotation.
• Using the right hand rule, the direction of both angular velocity and angular momentum is defined as the direction in which the thumb of your right hand points when you curl your fingers in the direction of rotation.