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A particle moving in the xy plane experiences a velocity dependent force F=k(vy^i+vx^j), where vx and vy are x and y components of its velocity v. If a is the acceleration of the particle, then which of the following statements is true for the particle?

A
Quantity v×a is constant in time
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B
F arises due to a magnetic field
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Kinetic energy of particle is constant in time
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Quantity v.a is constant in time
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Solution

The correct option is A Quantity v×a is constant in time
Given, F=k(vy^i+vx^j)

Fx=kvy^i, Fy=kvx^j

mdvxdt=kvydvxdt=kmvy

Similarly, dvydt=kmvx

dvydvx=vxvyvydvy=vxdvx

v2y=v2x+C

v2yv2x=constant

v×a=(vx^i+vy^j)×km(vy^i+vx^j)

=(v2x^kv2y^k)km=(v2xv2y)km^k= constant

Hence, option (A) is correct.

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