Angular Momentum: Testing Understanding With Sphere Rotation

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The discussion centers on the concept of angular momentum in relation to a rotating sphere. When torque is applied to the sphere, it rotates around an axis through its diameter. Once the torque is stopped, the net torque becomes zero, leading to no change in the axis of rotation and a constant moment of inertia. According to the law of conservation of angular momentum, the sphere will continue to rotate at a constant angular velocity without any external torque. The understanding presented is confirmed as correct.
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I just want to test my understanding of angular momentum here... I rotate a sphere in space such that the axis of rotation passes through it's diameter, by applying a torque. At one moment of time, I just stop applying the torque. Now, the net torque on the sphere is zero.There is no change in axis of rotation(Therefore the moment of inertia is constant) Thus, by the law conservation of angular momentum, the sphere rotates with a constant angular velocity.
Is my understanding right? Please explain me if Iam wrong.
 
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That sounds completely correct to me. When there is no torque on the sphere, angular momentum is conserved.
 
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