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The kinetic e nergy acquired by a body of mass 'M' in travelling a certain distance 'd:
starting from rest, under the action of constant force is
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Options:
  • A inversely proportional to $\sqrt{\mathrm{M}}$.
  • B directly proportional to M.
  • C independent of M.
  • D directly proportional to $\sqrt{M}$.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: independent of M.
Work done by external forces $=$ Change in kinetic energy
Since particle starts from rest, its initial Kinetic Energy is o.
Therefore, K.E.=Fd
It is given that force is constant.
We see that Kinetic energy is independent of mass.

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