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What is the direction of angular momentum for a top if it is spun clockwise and...

What is the direction of angular momentum for a top if it is spun clockwise and counterclockwise?
Is it always the same or does it depend on initial position at rest?

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Based on the method of right hand rule,

The direction of angular momentum for clockwise and counterclockwise rotation of spinning top are downward and upward respectively.

It is always the same and therefore independent of initial position.

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