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A particle is projected with a velocity u making an angle θ  with the horizontal. The instantaneous power of the gravitational force
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Options:
  • A Varies linearly with time.
  • B Is constant throughout
  • C Is negative for complete path
  • D None of these 
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Varies linearly with time.
At any time,   v=u cosθi^+u sinθ-gtj^

P=F.v=mgj^.u cosθi^+u sinθ-gtj^

=mg2t-mgu sinθ

Hence, power varies linearly with time.

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