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NDA 2026 · PYQ · Kinematics / Motion in 3D · hard

The position vector of a particle is given by r⃗ = √3t²î + √2tĵ + √5k̂. Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. A.Force acting on the particle is parallel to the instantaneous momentum of the particle
  2. B.Force acting on the particle is perpendicular to the instantaneous momentum of the particle
  3. C.The particle experiences zero force
  4. D.Force acting on the particle is not parallel to the instantaneous momentum of the particle✓ Correct

Explanation

The velocity is v⃗ = dr⃗/dt = 2√3t î + √2 ĵ + 0 k̂. The momentum is parallel to velocity. The acceleration is a⃗ = dv⃗/dt = 2√3 î + 0 ĵ + 0 k̂, which is constant in the î direction. The force F⃗ = ma⃗ is along î. The momentum vector has components in both î and ĵ directions (2√3t î + √2 ĵ), while the force is purely along î. Therefore, the force is not parallel to the instantaneous momentum (they are not in the same direction). Force and momentum are also not perpendicular since they share the î component. Therefore, option (d) is correct.
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