What is the significance of the direction in torque and angular momentum?

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Syed Aquib Ur Rahman | Contributor-Level 10

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The direction of torque and angular momentum defines how and in which orientation an object will rotate or sustain its spin. This is important to understand in machines, athletic movements, and even natural phenomena, such as planetary motion.

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