ExamBro
ExamBro
AP EAMCET · PHYSICS · Center of Mass Momentum and Collision

What is the nature of the graph between momentum of a body and its kinetic energy?

  1. A Straight line
  2. B Parabola
  3. C Circle
  4. D Ellipse
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(B) Parabola

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Let the mass of the body be \(m\) and velocity of the body be \(v\), such that it has momentum \(p\) and kinetic energy \(E\). Momentum, \(p=m v\) \[ \Rightarrow \quad p^2=m^2 v^2 \] Kinetic energy, \(E=\frac{1}{2} m v^2\) \[ \Rightarrow \quad E=\frac{p^2}{2 m} \] Hence, the…
Same subject
Explore more questions on app