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The K.E. of a body decreases by 19%. What is the percentage decrease in momentum ?
 

a
20%
b
15%
c
10%
d
5%

detailed solution

Correct option is C

Let v and y be the initial and final velocities of the body. Then12mv'212mv2=81100 ∴ v'v=910  or mV'mV=90100=90% So, the decrease in momentum is 10%.

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