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The angular momentum vector is parallel to the angular velocity vector because L=Iω. To determine the direction of the angular velocity ω you can use the right hand rule: if you look along the axis of rotation and the rotation is clockwise then the angular velocity points (toward or away from) _______ you.

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Final answer:

The direction of the angular velocity is opposite to the direction in which you are looking.

Step-by-step explanation:

The direction of the angular momentum vector is determined by the right-hand rule. If you look along the axis of rotation and the rotation is clockwise, the angular velocity points away from you. This means that the direction of the angular velocity is opposite to the direction in which you are looking.

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