Question:

A body of mass $0.5 \,kg$ is projected under gravity with a speed of $98 \,m/s$ at an angle of $ 60^{\circ} $ with the horizontal. The change in momentum (in magnitude) of the body is

  • 24.5 N-s
  • 49.0 N-s
  • 98.0 N-s
  • 50.0 N-s
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Solution and Explanation

Initial momentum $ =mu=0 $ Final momentum $= m$ (Horizontal component of velocity) $ =m(v\,\,\cos \theta ) =0.5\times 98\times \cos \,\,60 $ $ =24.5N\text{-s} $ $ \therefore $ Change in momentum $ =24.5-0 $ $ =24.5N\text{-s} $
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Kinetic energy

Kinetic energy of an object is the measure of the work it does as a result of its motion. Kinetic energy is the type of energy that an object or particle has as a result of its movement. When an object is subjected to a net force, it accelerates and gains kinetic energy as a result. Kinetic energy is a property of a moving object or particle defined by both its mass and its velocity. Any combination of motions is possible, including translation (moving along a route from one spot to another), rotation around an axis, vibration, and any combination of motions.