Figure 11-26 shows three particles of the same mass and the same constant speed moving as indicated by the velocity vectors. Points a, b, c, and d form a square, with point e at the center. Rank the points according to the magnitude of the net angular momentum of the three-particle system when measured about the points, greatest first (use only the symbols > or =, for example a>b>c=d=e).




Okay, so angular momentum is equal to mass (radius cross product velocity). Since velocity is constant and the mass is the same, this leads only the radius or distance to compare. However, I am not quite sure how I should judge the distance of the particles. I mean what is the origin or the reference point that should use to judge these particles from?

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.....way to offer some constructive posts.

I soo killed this thread!

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The answer to the original question is, of course, 42. Hope that helps.

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Yes.

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Wow. Nice going guys. One user is banned all ready. Anybody else want to join him?

Cloud. You may repost another thread with same question. This thread is hijacked to death.