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Grade 11Mechanics

A body of mass 2kg is moving under the influence of a central force whose potential energy is given by U=2r^3 J. If the body is moving in a circular orbit of 5m, its energy will be

a) 625 J

b) 250 J

c) 500 J

d) 125 J

Profile image of Arnab Mandal
14 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of Chetan Mandayam Nayakar
14 Years ago

let v be speed

centripetal force=(mv2/r)=F=(-dU/dr)