If the linear momentum is increased by 50%, then kinetic energy will increase by
0 %
100 %
125 %
25 %
C.
125 %
Kinetic energy of a body
K =
where p is the momentum of the body and m is the mass of the body
p' = p + p
p' = p
Assuming m remains constant
∴
% increase in kinetic energy
= × 100%
= × 100%
= 125 %
% increase in kinetic energy = 125 %