Quantrex Quantrex AcademyJEE · NEET · NDA PYQs with solutions Open app
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
Exam
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
Subject
Physics
Chapter
Circular Motion

Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Circular Motion

A particle is projected with a speed u at an angle heta to the...

A particle is projected with a speed uu at an angle hetaheta to the horizontal. Consider a small portion of its trajectory near the highest position and assume it to be approximately a circular arc. Determine the radius of this circle. (This radius is known as the radius of curvature of the curve at that point).

Options

  1. Au2cos⁡2θg\dfrac{u^2 \cos^2\theta}{g}
  2. Bu2sin⁡2θg\dfrac{u^2 \sin^2\theta}{g}
  3. Cu2gcos⁡θ\dfrac{u^2}{g \cos\theta}
  4. Du2cos⁡2θ2g\dfrac{u^2 \cos^2\theta}{2g}

Correct answer

A. u2cos⁡2θg\dfrac{u^2 \cos^2\theta}{g}

Step-by-step solution

At the highest point of the trajectory, the velocity of the particle is purely horizontal and is given by v=ucos⁡θv = u \cos\theta.

The acceleration acting on the particle is the acceleration due to gravity gg, which is directed vertically downwards.

Since the velocity is perpendicular to the acceleration at this point, the entire acceleration acts as the centripetal acceleration.

Using the formula for radius of curvature R=v2a⊥R = \dfrac{v^2}{a_{\perp}}:

R=(ucos⁡θ)2gR = \dfrac{(u \cos\theta)^2}{g}

R=u2cos⁡2θgR = \dfrac{u^2 \cos^2\theta}{g}
Practice Circular Motion on Quantrex Academy →

More from Circular Motion

Determine the acceleration of a particle located on the surface of the earth at the… Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]Determine the acceleration of the moon with respect to the earth using the following… Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]A particle travels in a circle of radius 1.0 cm with a speed given by v = 2.0 t , where v… Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]A particle travels in a circle of radius 1.0 cm with a speed given by v = 2.0 t , where v… Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]A scooter, which together with its rider weighs 150 kg , is travelling at 36 km/hr .… Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]A scooter and its rider, having a combined mass of 150 kg , are travelling at 36 km/hr… Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]A particle travels in a circle of radius 1.0 cm with a speed given by v = 2.0 t , where v… Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]A park has a radius of 10 m . Determine the proper angle of banking if a vehicle travels… Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] Full Circular Motion list All Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] PYQs