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A particle of mass m is projected at an angle α to the horizontal with an initial velocity u. The work done by gravity during the time it reaches its highest point is -
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Options:
  • A mu 2 sin 2 α
  • B mu2cos2α2
  • C mu2sin2α2
  • D mu2sin2α2
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The correct answer is: mu2sin2α2
W g =ΔU

Work done by gravity = decrease in potential energy

W=mgH=mg  u 2 sin 2 α 2g

= mu2sin2α2

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