Q76 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (29 Jan Shift 2) · Physics

An object moves at a constant speed along a circular path in a horizontal plane with centre at the origin. When the object is at x=+2 m, its velocity is -4j^ m s-1 . The object’s velocity (v) and acceleration (a) at x=–2 m will be

  • A
    v=4i^ m s-1, a=8j^ m s-2
  • Correct answer
    B
    v=4j^ m s-1, a=8i^ m s-2
  • C
    v=-4j^ m s-1, a=8i^ m s-2
  • D
    v=-4i^ m s-1, a=-8j^ m s-2

Solution

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As the speed is constant, only centripetal acceleration will act(towards the centre of the circular path), ac=v2r=422=8 m s-2 towards the centre which at the given time will be towards right, hence a→c=8i^ m s-2. Velocity of the particle at this instant will in upward direction and hence v→=4j^ m s-1.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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