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This lecture covers the concept of central force motion, where a point mass is subjected only to a central force directed towards a fixed point. The conservation of angular momentum is illustrated through experiments showing the constant area swept by a rotating mass. The lecture explains the nature of central forces, the conservation of angular momentum, and the implications for orbital calculations in gravitational systems.