KVPY2013PhysicsMotion in One Dimension
A point particle of mass 0.5 ~kg is moving along the x -axis under a force described by the potential energy V shown below. It is projected towards the right from the origin with a speed v . What is the minimum value of v for which the particle will escape infinitely fasr away from the origin?
Options
- A2 2 ~ms ⁻¹
- B2 ~ms ⁻¹
- C4 ~ms ⁻¹
- DThe particle will never escape
Correct answer
B. 2 ~ms ⁻¹
Step-by-step solution
1 2 m v²+0=0+1v²=4 or v=2 ~m / s