A body of mass m=10−2kg is moving in a medium and experiences a frictional forceF=−kv2. Its initial speed is v0=10m/s. If, after 10s, its energy is 18mv20, the value of k will be
A
10−4kg/m
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B
10−1kg/ms
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C
10−3kg/m
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D
10−3kg/s
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Solution
The correct option is A10−4kg/m Step1: Find the final velocity of the body.
Given that,
Mass m=102kg
Initial velocity v0=10m/s
Time t=10s
Frictional force F=−Kv2
Now, 12mv2f=18mv20
vf=v02
vf=102
=5m/s
Step2: Find the value of k.
Formula Used: F=ma −kv2=mdvdt