The direction of the angular momentum for an extended body lies along the axis of rotation
A) if that axis is an axis of symmetry.
B) for small rotational speeds.
C) both of the above answers are correct.
D) neither of the above answers is correct.

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For an extended body, the angular momentum vector lies along the axis of rotation if that axis is an axis of symmetry. This is because the distribution of mass is uniform around the axis, leading to a consistent direction for angular momentum.

The Direction of the Angular Momentum for an Extended Body