A body is acted upon by a constant force directed towards a fixed point. The magnitude of the force varies inversely as the square of the distance from the fixed point. What is the nature of the path?

April 18, 2022

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Physics Problems

Question : A body is acted upon by a constant force directed towards a fixed point. The magnitude of the force varies inversely as the square of the distance from the fixed point. What is the nature of the path?

(A) Straight line

(B) Parabola

(D) Hyperbola

Answer : option (C)

Solution :

A body is acted upon by a constant force directed towards a fixed point. The magnitude of the force varies inversely as the square of the distance from the fixed point. What is the nature of the path?