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Grade 11Mechanics

A particle is acted upon by a force of constant magnitude which is always perpendicular to the
velocity of the particle. The motion of the particle takes place in a plane, then what is stage of it?

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13 Years agoGrade 11
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer13 Years ago

 When a force of constant magnitude acts on velocity of particle perpendicularly, then there is no change in the kinetic energy of particle. Hence, kinetic energy remains constant

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13 Years ago

it is a circular motion