A particle moves in x-y plane under the influence of a force F such that its linear momentum is p(t) = i (kt) - j (kt). If k is constant, the angle between F and p will be :
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 6
Answer
(1) 2
Solution
F = d pdt = -k (kt) i - k (kt) j
F p = -k (kt) (kt) + k (kt) (kt) = 0
F p, angle = 2
| p| = 2 kt + 2 kt = 1 is constant, the force only turns p (like uniform circular motion).
Answer: (1)