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If the linear momentum is increased by 50% then kinetic energy will be increased by

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50%
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100%
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125%
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25%
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Solution

The correct option is C 125%
As momentum (P) and
kinetic energy (K) are
related by,
K=P22m
let original = K1,P1
New = K2,P2
P2=P1+50100P1=32P1
K2=P222m=94P212m=94K1
% increase = K2K1K1×100
=(941)K1K1×100=54×100%
=125%(C)

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