If momentum is increased by 20% then K.E increases by
(A) 44%
(B) 55%
(C) 66%
(D) 77%
Answer is (A) 44%
K = p2/2m
K’ = [(1200/100)P]2/2m = 1.44 p2/2m = 1.44 K
∆K = K’ – K = 0.44 K = 44 % K