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A particle of mass m is moving in a horizontal circle of radius r, under a centripetal force equal to `-(k//r^2)` where k is constant. The total energy of the particle is

A

`-K//2r`

B

`K/4r`

C

`K/r`

D

None

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  • A particle of mass m is moving in a horizontal circle of radius r, under a centripetal force equal to (-K//r^(2)) , where k is a constant. The total energy of the particle is -

    A
    `-k/r`
    B
    `-k/(2r)`
    C
    `k/(2r)`
    D
    `(2k)/r`

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