Practicing Success
A block of mass m is projected on a smooth horizontal circular track with velocity v. What is the average normal force exerted by the circular walls on the block during its motion from A to B ? |
\(\frac{mv^2}{R}\) \(\frac{mv^2}{\pi R}\) \(\frac{2 mv^2}{R}\) \(\frac{2 mv^2}{\pi R}\) |
\(\frac{2 mv^2}{\pi R}\) |
Change in linear momentum of block : \(\Delta p\) \(\Delta p = 2 mv\) Time taken to move from A to B : \(\Delta t\) \(\Delta t = \frac{\pi R}{v}\) Force exerted on the block = \(\frac{\Delta p}{\Delta t} = \frac{2 m v^2}{ \pi R}\) |