Q.

If L, m denote the angular momentum and mass of the particle a:rd p is linear momentum, which of the following can represent the kinetic energy of the particle moving in a circle of radius .R ?

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a

L22m

b

p2m

c

L22mR2

d

12mp2

answer is C.

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In terms of linear momentum, the K.E. is given by  K.E. =p22mNow we consider the K.E in terms of angular momentum L L=mvR  or  V=L/(mR) K.E. =12mv2 Substituting the value of v from eq. (1) in eq. (2), we get   K.E. =12m(L/mR)2=L22mR2
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If L, m denote the angular momentum and mass of the particle a:rd p is linear momentum, which of the following can represent the kinetic energy of the particle moving in a circle of radius .R ?