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A stone is projected at angle 30° to the horizontal. The ratio of kinetic energy of the stone at point of projection to its kinetic energy at the highest point of flight will be :
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Options:
  • A 1 : 2
  • B 1 : 4
  • C 4 : 1
  • D 4 : 3
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 4 : 3

Let stone is projected with initial velocity v.

Kinetic energy of the stone at point of projection is KE1=12mv2.

Now, velocity of stone at maximum height is =vcos30°, so kinetic energy at that point is KE2=12mvcos30°2

Hence, the ratio KE1KE2=12mv212mvcos30°2=43

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