Angular momentum plays a key role in dealing with central forces because it is constant over time. Suppose the angular momentum, L, of a point mass is given by: L = r x p By nature of the cross product, what two properties does L have? [2]

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Angular momentum plays a key role in dealing with central forces because it is constant over time. Suppose the angular momentum, L, of a point mass is given by:

 

        L = r x p 

 

By nature of the cross product, what two properties does L have? [2]

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