AIPMT PRELIMS2001Physics-Mechanics

AIPMT PRELIMS 2001 Physics Projectile Motion MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

A particle is projected making angle 45° with horizontal having kinetic energy K. The kinetic energy at highest point will be:

A

K/√2

B

K/2

C

2K

D

K

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

At the highest point, only the horizontal component of velocity remains, so KE is K/2.

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