A disk rotates clockwise in the plane of the page. What is the direction of the angular momentum vector?
A) clockwise
B) counterclockwise
C) into the page
D) out of the page
E) angular momentum has no direction

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The direction of the angular momentum vector is determined by the right-hand rule. For a disk rotating clockwise, the fingers of the right hand curl in the direction of rotation, and the thumb points into the page.

A Disk Rotates Clockwise in the Plane of the Page