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P is a point moving with constant speed 10 m/s such that its velocity vector always maintains an angle 60o with line OP as shown in figure (O is a fixed point in space). The initial distance between O and P is 100 m. After what time shall P reach O.

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10 s
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15 s
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20 s
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203 s
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Solution

The correct option is B 20 s
Velocity vector component along OP is given as 10cos60=5m/s
Thus 100 meters along this direction will be covered in 1005=20 seconds.

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