Asked in PMC Practice Test 15 (2021) 2021Moderate

When the momentum of body is increased by 200%, its kinetic energy increases by:

Correct answer: D. 800 %

  • A. 200 %
  • B. 300 %
  • C. 400 %
  • D. 800 %

Explanation

Momentum P = mv Kinetic energy K.E= 1 /2 mv^2 K.E= p^2/ 2mIf p is increased vy 200% ,then new p will be. p*= p+ 200%p p* = p+2pp* = 3pIn this case, new K.E will be, K.E* = p*^2 / 2m = [3p]^2 /2m = 9p^2/ 2m K.E*= 9 K.E [as, p^2/ 2m= K.E]ΔK.E% [ percent change in K.E] = K.E* -K.E = 9 K.E - K.E = 8 *100% ΔK.E% = 800%

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