If L and P represent the angular momentum and linear momentum respectively of a particle of mass 'm' having position vector as r = a( i t + j t). The direction of force is
- Opposite to the direction of L
- Opposite to the direction of L P
- Opposite to the direction of r
- Opposite to the direction of P
Answer
(3) Opposite to the direction of r
Solution
r = a( i t + j t) | r| = a: uniform circular motion.
Velocity: v = d rdt = a (- i t + j t)
Acceleration: a = d vdt = -a 2( i t + j t) = - 2 r
F = m a = -m 2 r
The force (centripetal) is opposite to the direction of r.
Answer: (3)