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A particle of mass m is moving in a circular path of constant radius r such that its centripetal acceleration ac is varying with time t as ac=k2 rt2 , where k is a constant. The power delivered to the particle by the force acting on it is
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Options:
  • A 2π mk2r2
  • B mk2 r2t
  • C mk4 r2t53
  • D Zero
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The correct answer is: mk2 r2t
ac=k2 rt2

or v2r= k2 rt2

or v=krt

Therefore, tangential acceleration, at =dvdt= kr

or Tangential force,

Ft=mat=mkr

Only tangential force does work.

Power=Ft v=mkrkrt

or Power=mk2 r2 t

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