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Kinetic Theory

Question
CBSEENPH11020507

A particle is moving in a circular path of radius a under the action of an attractive potential U = -k/2r2. its total energy is:

  • -32ka2

  • -k4a2

  • k2a2

  • zero

Solution

D.

zero

Given,

U = - k2r2 Fr = - dUdr = - kr3Since the particle moves in a circular path of radius 'a'mv2a = ka3 mv2 = ka2 ....(1)Kinetic energy = 12mv2 = k2a2Total energy = - k2a2 + k2a2 = 0