JEE Main Physics question

PhysicsWork, Energy and PowerJEE Main

If the kinetic energy of a body becomes four times its initial value, then new momentum will [AIIMS 1998, K CET 2002, J&K CET 2000, J&K CET 2004]

Answer: (A)

Solution

p = √(2mE), so p ∝ √E. If E becomes 4 times, p becomes √4 = 2 times.

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