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A particle moves in the $x-y$ plane under the action of a force $\vec{F}$ such that the value of its linear momentum ( $\vec{P}$ at anytime $t$ is $P_x=2 \cos t, p_y=2 \sin t$. The angle $\theta$ between $\vec{F}$ and $\vec{P}$ at a given time $t$. will be
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Options:
  • A $\theta=0^{\circ}$
  • B $\theta=30^{\circ}$
  • C $\theta=90^{\circ}$
  • D $\theta=180^{\circ}$
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The correct answer is: $\theta=90^{\circ}$
$P_x=2 \cos t$, $P_y=2 \sin t$ $\therefore$ $\vec{P}=2 \cos t \hat{i}+2 \sin t \hat{j}$
$\vec{F}=\frac{\vec{dP}}{\mathrm{dt}}$=-$-2 \sin t \hat{i}+2 \cos t \hat{j}$
$\overrightarrow{\mathrm{F}} \cdot \overrightarrow{\mathrm{P}}$=0. $\theta=90^{\circ}$

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