Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]PhysicsCentre of Mass, Linear momentum, Collision
Examine the two statements below: Statement I: The linear momentum of a particle does not depend on the frame of reference. Statement II: The kinetic energy of a particle does not depend on the frame of reference.
Options
- AStatement I is incorrect, while Statement II is correct.
- BBoth Statement I and Statement II are correct.
- CBoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
- DStatement I is correct, while Statement II is incorrect.
Correct answer
C. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
Step-by-step solution
The velocity of a particle depends on the frame of reference from which it is observed. Linear momentum is given by p = m v . Since velocity v is frame-dependent, linear momentum also depends on the frame of reference. Thus, Statement I is incorrect. Kinetic energy is given by K = 1 2 mv^2 . Since speed v is frame-dependent, kinetic energy also depends on the frame of reference. Thus, Statement II is incorrect. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.