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A particle of mass M is moving in a horizontal circle of radius R with uniform speed v. When the particle moves from one point to a diametrically opposite point , its

A

momentum does not change

B

momentum changes by 2MV

C

kinetic energy changes by `(Mv^(2))/4`

D

kinetic energy changes by `Mv^(2)`

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B
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