A particle moves in the x−y plane under the action of a force →F such that value of its linear momentum p at any instant is p=2(cost^i+sint^j). The angle θ between F and p is
A
60∘
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B
45∘
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C
30∘
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D
90∘
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Solution
The correct option is D90∘ Given that the particle moves under the action of force and hence Force is equal to the rate of change of momentum(from Newtons II Law) Linear momentum p=2(cost^i+sint^j) F=dpdt=2(−sint^i+cost^j)and →F⋅→p=4(−sint^i+cost^j)⋅(cost^i+sint^j)=0 θ=90∘