Mechanics → Central Force Motion → Conservation of Angular Momentum
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Conservation of Angular Momentum

From:

$$ \vec{\tau} = \frac{d\vec{L}}{dt} $$

If $\vec{\tau} = 0$:

$$ \vec{L} = \text{constant} $$

Consequence

The motion of the particle is confined to a plane.