Q.

A particle is moving in a circle of radius r under the action F=αr2 of a force which is directed towards centre of the circle. Total mechanical energy (kinetic energy+ potential energy) of the particle is (take potential energy y=0 for r=0 );

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a

12αr2

b

43αr3

c

56αr3

d

αr3

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

As we know, dU=-F.dr, U=0rαr2dr=αr33......(i) 

As, mv2r=αr2, m2v2=mαr3, or,(KE)=12αr3........(ii)

Total energy potential energy + kinetic energy Now, from equation (i) and (ii)
Total energy =K.E+P.E=αr33+αr32=56αr3

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