Banner 0
Banner 1
Banner 2
Banner 3
Banner 4
Banner 5
Banner 6

Q.

The kinetic energy of a particle continuously increases with time.
a) The resultant force on the particle must be parallel to the velocity at all instants.
b) The resultant force on the particle must be at an angle less than 90o all the time
c) Its height above the ground level must continuously decrease
d) The magnitude of its linear momentum is increasing continuously.

see full answer

Talk to JEE/NEET 2025 Toppers - Learn What Actually Works!

Real Strategies. Real People. Real Success Stories - Just 1 call away
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

a, b are correct

b

b, c are correct

c

a, d are correct

d

b, d are correct

answer is D.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

W=Fd=Fdcosθ
Since K.E. of the particle is continuously increasing, work done 'W' must have a non-zero positive value and for that θ < 900. Also since KE = p2/2m, with the increase in kinetic energy, momentum 'p' will also increase.

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

Best Courses for You

JEE

JEE

NEET

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

Foundation NEET

CBSE

CBSE

score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon
The kinetic energy of a particle continuously increases with time. a) The resultant force on the particle must be parallel to the velocity at all instants. b) The resultant force on the particle must be at an angle less than 90o all the time c) Its height above the ground level must continuously decrease d) The magnitude of its linear momentum is increasing continuously.