If a particle is projected with speed, u, from ground at an angle, θ, with horizontal, then radius of curvature of a point where velocity vector is perpendicular to initial velocity vector is given by:
A
u2cos2θg
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B
u2cot2θgsinθ
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C
u2g
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D
u2tan2θgcosθ
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Solution
The correct option is Du2cot2θgsinθ
Let the velocity at the required point be V.
Ux=UcosθUy=UsinθVx=VcosαVy=Vsinα
and Vx=Ux Since there is no acceleration in x direction. So we have