AIPMT MAINS2012Physics-Mechanics
AIPMT MAINS 2012 Physics Momentum and Collisions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
A stone is dropped from a height h. It hits the ground with a certain momentum P. If the same stone is dropped from a height 100% more than the previous height, the momentum when it hits the ground will change by :
A
68%
B
41%
C
200%
D
100%
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
When the stone is dropped from 2h, the momentum becomes √2P, which is a 41% increase from the initial momentum.
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