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Question
Consider the following two statements:
(A) The linear momentum of a particle is independent of the frame of reference.
(B) The kinetic energy of a particle is independent of the frame of reference.
Options
Both A and B are true.
A is true but B is false.
A is false but B is true.
both A and B are false.
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Solution
both A and B are false.
As the velocity of the particle depends on the frame of reference, the linear momentum as well as the kinetic energy is dependent on the frame of reference.
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