A force exerts an impulse I on a particle changing its speed from u to 2u. The applied force and the initial velocity are oppositely directed along the same line. The work done by the force is:
A
32Iu
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B
12Iu
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C
Iu
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D
2Iu
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Solution
The correct option is B12Iu Impulse, I=change of momentum=2mu−(−mu)=3mu
Work done, W= change of kinetic energy=12m(2u)2−12mu2=32mu2=12Iu