Angular Momentum: When is the angular momentum of a system constant?
A. Only when its total kinetic energy is constant.
B. Only when no net external force acts on the system.
C. Only when the linear momentum and the energy are constant.
D. Only when no net external torque acts on the system.
E. Only when the moment of inertia is constant.
Answer: D
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