Q87 / 90 · JEE Main 2018 (16 Apr Online) · Physics

Two particles of the same mass m are moving in circular orbits because of force, given by F r=-16r-r3. The first particle is at a distance r=1, and the second, at r=4. The best estimate for the ratio of kinetic energies of the first and the second particle is closest to

  • A
    3 ×10-3
  • B
    6 ×102
  • Correct answer
    C
    6 ×10-2
  • D
    10-2

Solution

Centripetal force is given as Fr=mv2r.

Given in the problem, mV2r=16r+r3  ...i

Kinetic energy is stated as KE0=12mv2.

KE0=1216+r4 (From equationi)

The ratio of kinetic energies of first and second particle is K1K2=16+1216+2562=17272

K1K2 ≃6 ×10-2.

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

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