CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

If the momentum of a body is doubled, the kinetic energy :

A
is halved
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
is unchanged
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
is doubled
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
becomes 4 times
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D becomes 4 times
Momentum is directly proportional to velocity. If momentum of an object is doubled , but its mass does not increase (so velocity remains below the speed of light) then its velocity is doubled. If the velocity is doubled, then the kinetic energy increases by four times.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
1
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Kinetic Energy
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon