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A particle of mass m moves in circle of radius r with constant speed v. Magnitude of momentum change in half revolution:

Aπmv
B2mv
C0
Dmv
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 2mv
**Half revolution:** velocity reverses direction. Δp = mv_final - mv_initial = mv - (-mv) = 2mv (vectorially).
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