If the angular velocity vector of a spinning body points out of the page then, when viewed from above the page, the body is spinning:
A)clockwise about an axis that is perpendicular to the page
B)counterclockwise about an axis that is perpendicular to the page
C)about an axis that is parallel to the page
D)about an axis that is changing orientation
E)about an axis that is getting longer

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According to the right hand rule, if the angular velocity vector points out of the page and is rotating counterclockwise when viewed from above, then the body is rotating counterclockwise about an axis that is perpendicular to the page.

If the Angular Velocity Vector of a Spinning Body Points