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Q.

The potential energy of a particle of mass 1 kg is  U=10+(x-2)2. Here, U is in joule and x in metre on the positive X-axis. Particle can travel maximum upto x = + 6 m. Choose the correct option.

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a

On negative X-axis, particle travels upto x-4 m

b

The maximum kinetic energy of the particle is 10 J

c

The maximum kinetic energy of the particle is 16 J

d

The minimum kinetic energy of the particle is 10 J

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

At x = 6 m, U = 26J (extreme position)

On the other side,  U=26=10+(x-2)2 or x-2=±4

  x=6 m and x=-2 m

Umin=10 J, at x=2 m

KEmax=E-Umin=16 J, at x=2

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