PRAHAAR

THE RANKER’S BATCH

BY : KRISHNA SIR
Q. 1.
A chain of mass per unit length λ and length 1.5 m rests
2
on a fixed smooth sphere of radius 𝑅 = 𝑚 such that 𝐴
π
end of chain is at the top of sphere while the other end is
hanging freely. Chain is held stationary by a horizontal
thread PA. The tension in the thread is:
1 2
(A) λ𝑔 +
2 π
π 2
(B) λ𝑔 +
2 π
2
(C) λ𝑔
π
(D) None of these
Q. 2.
A small ring P is threaded on a smooth wire bent in the
form of a circle of radius 𝑎 and centre O. The wire is
rotating with constant angular speed ω about a
vertical diameter xy, while the ring remains at rest
𝑎
relative to the wire at a distance from xy. Then ω2 is
2
equal to:
2𝑔 𝑔
(A) (B)
𝑎 2𝑎
2𝑔 𝑔 3
(C) (D)
𝑎 3 2𝑎
Q. 3.
In figure shown if 𝑚𝐴 = 20 kg and 𝑚𝐵 = 80 kg. The acceleration of block 𝐴 if the
system is set free to move is β𝑚/𝑠 2 . Find the value of β. (Take 𝑔 = 10 ms −2 )
Q. 4.
A block of mass 4 kg placed on a horizontal surface is connected to another mass of
3 kg by a massless inextensible string going over a pulley as shown. 𝐴 force 𝐹 =
50 N is applied horizontally on 𝐴 as shown. At the instant, 𝜃 is 60∘ . The tension in
the string is: (Take 𝑔 = 10 m/s 2 )
(A) 41.05 N (B) 34.3 N
(C) 35.72𝑁 (D) 53.06 N
Q. 5.
Figure shows a system of four pulleys with two masses 𝑚𝐴 = 2 kg and 𝑚𝐵 = 4 kg.
At an instant, if block 𝐵 is going up at an acceleration of 3 m/s 2 and pulley 𝑄 is going
down at an acceleration of 1 m/s2 , force acting on block 𝐴 is:
(A) 7 N acting upward (B) 7 N acting downward
(C) 3.5 N acting upward (D) 3.5 N acting downward
Q. 6.
As shown in the figure, if acceleration of 𝑀 with respect to ground is 5 m/s2 , then,
(A) Acceleration of 𝑚 with respect to 𝑀 is 5 m/s2
(B) Acceleration of 𝑚 with respect to 𝑀 is 2 m/s2
(C) Acceleration of 𝑚 with respect to ground is 5 m/s2
(D) Acceleration of 𝑚 with respect to ground to 10 m/s 2
Q. 7.
Two beads 𝐴 and 𝐵 move along a semicircular wire frame
as shown in figure. The beads are connected by an inelastic
string which always remains tight. At an instant the speed
of 𝐴 is 𝑢, ∠𝐵𝐴𝐶 = 45∘ and BOC = 75∘ , where O is the
centre of the semicircular arc. The speed of bead 𝐵 at that
instant is:
(A) 2𝑢 (B) 𝑢
𝑢 2
(C) (D) 𝑢
2 2 3
Q. 8.
A sphere of radius 𝑅 is in contact with a wedge. The point of
𝑅
contact is from the ground as shown in the figure. Wedge
5
is moving with velocity 20 ms −1 towards left then the
velocity of the sphere at this instant will be:
(A) 20 ms−1 (B) 15 ms−1
(C) 16 ms−1 (D) 12 ms−1
Q. 9.
In the given arrangement the string between 𝐵 and pulley remain vertical body 𝐴 is
moving with velocity 𝑉𝐴 then magnitude of total velocity of 𝐵 is:
2𝑥 2 +ℎ2 𝑥
(A) 𝑉𝐴 (B) 𝑉𝐴
𝑥 2 +ℎ2 𝑥 2 +ℎ2
𝑉ℎ ℎ
(C) (D) 𝑉
𝑥 2 +ℎ2 𝑥
Q. 10.
A ring which can slide along the rod are kept at mid point
of a smooth rod of length 𝓁. The rod is rotated with
constant angular velocity ω about vertical axis parting
through its one end. Ring is released from mid point of
rod. Then velocity of ring when it just leaves the rod is:
ω𝓁 5
(A) (B) ω𝓁
2 2
7
(C) 2ω𝓁 (D) ω𝓁
2
Q. 11.
A bar of mass 𝑚 resting on a smooth horizontal plane starts moving due to the force
𝐹 = 𝑚𝑔/3 of constant magnitude. In the process of its rectilinear motion, the angle
α between the direction of this force and the horizontal varies as α = as, where 𝑎 is a
constant, and 𝑠 is the distance traversed by the bar from its initial position. Find the
velocity of the bar as a function of the angle α.
Q. 12.
Direction : Masses 𝑀1 , 𝑀2 and 𝑀3 are connected by strings of negligible mass which
pass over massless and frictionless pulleys 𝑃1 and 𝑃2 as shown in the figure. The
masses move such that the portion of the string between 𝑃1 and 𝑃2 is parallel to the
inclined plane and the portion of the string between 𝑃2 and 𝑀3 is horizontal. The
masses 𝑀2 and 𝑀3 are 4.0 kg each and the coefficient of kinetic friction between
both the masses and the surfaces is 0.25. The inclined plane makes an angle of 37∘
with the horizontal.
If the mass 𝑀1 moves downwards with a uniform velocity, find
The mass of 𝑀1 .
Q. 13.
Direction : Masses 𝑀1 , 𝑀2 and 𝑀3 are connected by strings of negligible mass which
pass over massless and frictionless pulleys 𝑃1 and 𝑃2 as shown in the figure. The
masses move such that the portion of the string between 𝑃1 and 𝑃2 is parallel to the
inclined plane and the portion of the string between 𝑃2 and 𝑀3 is horizontal. The
masses 𝑀2 and 𝑀3 are 4.0 kg each and the coefficient of kinetic friction between
both the masses and the surfaces is 0.25. The inclined plane makes an angle of 37∘
with the horizontal.
If the mass 𝑀1 moves downwards with a uniform velocity, find
The tension in the horizontal portion of the string.
Q. 14.
Direction : Block 𝐴 of mass 𝑚 and block 𝐵 of mass 2𝑚 are placed on a fixed
triangular wedge by means of a light and inextensible string and a frictionless pulley
as shown in the figure. The wedge is inclined at 45∘ to the horizontal on both sides.
The coefficient of friction between the block 𝐴 and the wedge is 2/3 and that
between the block 𝐵 and the wedge is 1/3. If the system of 𝐴 and 𝐵 is released from
rest, then find,
The acceleration of 𝐴.
Q. 15.
Direction : Block 𝐴 of mass 𝑚 and block 𝐵 of mass 2𝑚 are placed on a fixed
triangular wedge by means of a light and inextensible string and a frictionless pulley
as shown in the figure. The wedge is inclined at 45∘ to the horizontal on both sides.
The coefficient of friction between the block 𝐴 and the wedge is 2/3 and that
between the block 𝐵 and the wedge is 1/3. If the system of 𝐴 and 𝐵 is released from
rest, then find,
Tension in the string.
Q. 16.
Direction : Block 𝐴 of mass 𝑚 and block 𝐵 of mass 2𝑚 are placed on a fixed
triangular wedge by means of a light and inextensible string and a frictionless pulley
as shown in the figure. The wedge is inclined at 45∘ to the horizontal on both sides.
The coefficient of friction between the block 𝐴 and the wedge is 2/3 and that
between the block 𝐵 and the wedge is 1/3. If the system of 𝐴 and 𝐵 is released from
rest, then find,
The magnitude and direction of the frictional force acting on A.
Q. 17.
Direction : A particle of mass 10−2 kg is moving along the positive 𝑥-axis under the
influence of a force 𝐹(𝑥) = −𝐾/(2𝑥)2 where 𝐾 = 10−2 Nm2 . At time t = 0, it is at
𝑥 = 1.0 m and its velocity is 𝑣 = 0
Find its velocity when it reaches x = 0.50 m.
Q. 18.
Direction : A particle of mass 10−2 kg is moving along the positive 𝑥-axis under the
influence of a force 𝐹(𝑥) = −𝐾/(2𝑥)2 where 𝐾 = 10−2 Nm2 . At time t = 0, it is at
𝑥 = 1.0 m and its velocity is 𝑣 = 0
Find the time at which it reaches x = 0.25 m.
Q. 19.
In the arrangement shown, mass of ball is equal to that of the rod. Length of the rod
is 𝓁, pulleys and strings are light and friction is negligible. Initially, the ball is set on
the same level as the lower end of rod and the system is released. Find the time
after which the ball will be opposite the upper end of the rod.
Q. 20.
A small body starts sliding down from the top of fixed wedge whose base length is
equal to 𝓁. The coefficient of friction between the body and the wedge surface is 𝑘.
At what value of the angle α will the time of sliding be the least?
Q. 21.
Direction : Two blocks connected by a massless string slides down an inclined plane
having an angle of inclination of 37∘ . The masses of the two blocks are 𝑀1 = 4 kg
and 𝑀2 = 2 kg respectively, and the coefficients of friction of 𝑀1 and 𝑀2 with the
inclined plane are 0.75 and 0.25 respectively. Assuming the string to be taut, find:
The common acceleration of two masses.
Q. 22.
Direction : Two blocks connected by a massless string slides down an inclined plane
having an angle of inclination of 37∘ . The masses of the two blocks are 𝑀1 = 4 kg
and 𝑀2 = 2 kg respectively, and the coefficients of friction of 𝑀1 and 𝑀2 with the
inclined plane are 0.75 and 0.25 respectively. Assuming the string to be taut, find:
The tension in the string.
Q. 23.
Direction : In the figure, masses 𝑚1 , 𝑚2 and 𝑀 are 20 kg, 5 kg , and 50 kg
respectively. The coefficient of friction between 𝑀 and ground is zero. The coefficient
of friction between 𝑚1 and 𝑀 and that between 𝑚2 and ground is 0.3. The pulleys
and the strings are massless. The string is perfectly horizontal between 𝑃1 and 𝑚1
also between 𝑃2 and 𝑚2 . The string is perfectly vertical between 𝑃1 and 𝑃2 .
An external horizontal force 𝐹 is applied to the mass 𝑀. Let the magnitude of
the force of friction between 𝑚1 and 𝑀 be 𝑓1 and that between 𝑚2 and ground be
𝑓2 . For a particular 𝐹 it is found that 𝑓1 = 2𝑓2 .
Find 𝑓1 and 𝑓2 .
Q. 24.
Direction : In the figure, masses 𝑚1 , 𝑚2 and 𝑀 are 20 kg, 5 kg , and 50 kg
respectively. The coefficient of friction between 𝑀 and ground is zero. The coefficient
of friction between 𝑚1 and 𝑀 and that between 𝑚2 and ground is 0.3. The pulleys
and the strings are massless. The string is perfectly horizontal between 𝑃1 and 𝑚1
also between 𝑃2 and 𝑚2 . The string is perfectly vertical between 𝑃1 and 𝑃2 .
An external horizontal force 𝐹 is applied to the mass 𝑀. Let the magnitude of
the force of friction between 𝑚1 and 𝑀 be 𝑓1 and that between 𝑚2 and ground be
𝑓2 . For a particular 𝐹 it is found that 𝑓1 = 2𝑓2 .
Find 𝐹, tension in the string and acceleration of the masses. [Take g = 10 m/s2 ]
Q. 25.
Direction : A block of mass 𝑚 is to be pulled up an inclined plane by applying a force
𝐹 as shown. The coefficient of friction between the block and incline is μ.
Find the angle β for which force required is minimum.
Q. 26.
Direction : A block of mass 𝑚 is to be pulled up an inclined plane by applying a force
𝐹 as shown. The coefficient of friction between the block and incline is μ.
Find the value of this minimum force.
Q. 27.
Direction : In the figure shown, a block 𝐴 of mass 𝑚 lies on a block 𝐵 of mass 2𝑚
which is kept on a rough horizontal surface. The coefficient of friction between 𝐴
and 𝐵 is 2μ and that between 𝐵 and surface is μ.
If a time varying horizontal force 𝐹 = 𝑎𝑡 acts on 𝐵 (where 𝑎 is a positive constant
and 𝑡 is time), time after which sliding starts between 𝐵 and surface is (a) _____ and
time after which sliding starts between 𝐴 and 𝐵 is (b) _____.
Q. 28.
Direction : In the figure shown, a block 𝐴 of mass 𝑚 lies on a block 𝐵 of mass 2𝑚
which is kept on a rough horizontal surface. The coefficient of friction between 𝐴
and 𝐵 is 2μ and that between 𝐵 and surface is μ.
If instead of the lower block, the horizontal force 𝐹 = 𝑎𝑡 is applied on the upper
block, then time after which slipping starts between 𝐴 and 𝐵 is (a) _____ and
between 𝐵 and surface is (b) _____.
Q. 29.
In the given figure, a small block of mass 𝑚 is kept at the left end of a large block of
mass 𝑀 and length 𝐿. The system can slide on a horizontal road. The system is
started towards right with an initial velocity 𝑣. The coefficient of friction between
the road and the larger block is μ and that between the blocks is μ/2. Find the time
elapsed before the smaller block separates from the larger block.
Q. 30.
A block of mass 𝑚 slides down a right angled trough kept at an angle α with the
horizontal. The two sides of the trough are equally inclined to vertical. If the
coefficient of friction between the surfaces of the trough and the block is μ, find the
acceleration of block.
Q. 31.
Direction : A rider on a bike takes a turn on a circular road where the friction
𝑟
coefficient depends on the radial distance from centre r as μ = μ0 1 − where μ0
𝑏
and 𝑏 are constants.
Find the radius of circle in which rider can take a safe turn with maximum velocity.
Q. 32.
Direction : A rider on a bike takes a turn on a circular road where the friction
𝑟
coefficient depends on the radial distance from centre r as μ = μ0 1 − where μ0
𝑏
and 𝑏 are constants.
Find this maximum velocity.
Q. 33.
A block of mass 𝑚 is kept on a rough horizontal turn table at a distance 𝑟 from the
centre of table. The coefficient of friction between table and block is μ. Now the turn
table starts rotating with uniform angular acceleration α. Find the time after which
slipping occurs between block and turn table.
Q. 34.
Direction : A uniform rope of length 𝑙 is held motionless on a frictionless hemisphere
of radius 𝑟 with one end of the rope at the top of the hemisphere. The hemisphere is
made immobile by gluing it on a horizontal floor. The rope is now released.
Immediately after the rope is released,
Find the acceleration of the rope.
Q. 35.
Direction : A uniform rope of length 𝑙 is held motionless on a frictionless hemisphere
of radius 𝑟 with one end of the rope at the top of the hemisphere. The hemisphere is
made immobile by gluing it on a horizontal floor. The rope is now released.
Immediately after the rope is released,
Find the angular position (w.r.t. vertical) on the rope where maximum tensile force is
developed.
Q. 36.
A chain of mass 𝑀 forming a circle of radius 𝑅 is slipped on a smooth round cone
with semi-vertical angle θ. Find the tension in the chain.
Q. 37.
In system shown find acceleration of 5 kg mass in m/s2 . (Take 𝑔 = 10 m/s2 )
Q. 38.
A wedge A of mass 𝑀 and base angle 45∘ is placed on a horizontal floor. Another
wedge B of the same mass and base angle is set on the wedge A and a small block C
of mass 𝑚 is placed on the upper horizontal force of the wedge B. Initially the
system is held motionless as shown in the figure. All the surfaces in contact are
frictionless. Find acceleration of the block C after the system is released.
Acceleration of free fall is 𝑔.
Q. 39.
The masses of blocks 𝐴 and 𝐵 are 𝑚 = 1 kg and 𝑀 = 2 kg. Between 𝐴 and 𝐵, there
is a constant frictional force 𝐹 = 4𝑁. But 𝐵 can slide without friction on the
horizontal surface (see figure). 𝐴 is set in motion with velocity 𝑣0 = 6 m/sec. while
𝐵 is at rest. The distance moved by 𝐴 relative to 𝐵 before they move with the same
velocity is 𝑊 m. Find 𝑊.
Q. 40.
Two masses 𝑚1 = 4 kg and 𝑚2 = 2 kg are connected with an inextensible, massless
string that passes over a frictionless pulley and through a slit, as shown. The string is
vertical on both sides and the string on the left is acted upon by a constant friction
force 10 N by the slit as it moves.
(Take 𝑔 = 10 ms −2 )
5
(A) Acceleration of mass m1 is m/s 2 , downwards
3
(B) Tension in the string is same throughout
70
(C) Force exerted by the string on mass m2 is 𝑁
3
(D) If position of both the masses are interchanged, then
10
2 kg mass moves up with an acceleration m/s2
3
Q. 41.
Figure shows a block of mass 𝑚 placed on a smooth wedge of mass 𝑀. Calculate the
minimum value of 𝑀′ and tension in the string, so that the block of mass 𝑚 will
move vertically downward with acceleration 10 ms−2 .
𝑀cot θ
(A) The value of 𝑀 is
1−cot θ
𝑀tan θ
(B) The value of 𝑀 is
1−tan θ
𝑀𝑔
(C) The value of tension in the string is
tan θ
𝑀𝑔
(D) The value of tension is
cot θ
Q. 42.
A wedge with a rough groove in the shape of a quarter of a circle is kept on a smooth
table (see figure). A small block is placed in the groove with a small clearance. The
wedge is moved with an acceleration 3𝑔. If the block is to remain stationary
relative to groove in the position shown, the coefficient of friction required can be:
1 1
(A) (B)
3 4
1 9
(C) (D)
5 10
Q. 43.
In the arrangement shown, neglect the mass of the ropes and pulley. What must be
the value of m to keep the system in equilibrium? There is no friction anywhere.
(A) M (B) 2M
(C) M/2 (D) M/4
Q. 44.
Figure shows a system in which all surfaces are smooth. The acceleration of mass 𝑚
𝐹
is . Find the value of β.
β𝑚
Q. 45.
A body is launched up an inclined plane with inclination α to horizontal. It is
observed that the time of ascent is half of the time of descent along length of
incline. The coefficient of friction between the body and the incline is 𝑥tan 𝛼. Find
the value of 𝑥.
Q. 46.
A ball is held at rest in position 𝐴 and another identical ball is released from rest in
position 𝐵. The ratio of tensions 𝑇1 /𝑇2 at this moment is given by:
(A) 1 (B) 1/2
(C) 4/3 (D) 3/4
Q. 47.
A boy 𝑋 (mass = 20 kg ) is climbing up on a strong string 1. Attached to a hook on
bag of boy another string 2 is hanging which is held by another boy 𝑌 (mass =
10 kg). The breaking strength of string 2 is 200 𝑁. Find the maximum force (in 𝑁 )
which boy 𝑋 can exert on string 1 to carry boy 𝑌 with him.
Q. 48.
Two masses 10 kg and 20 kg are connected with a massless spring as shown in the
figure. A force of 200 N is acting on the mass 20 kg. When the acceleration of 10 kg
mass is 12 m/s 2 . the acceleration of 20 kg mass is:
(A) 12 m/sec 2 (B) 4 m/sec 2
(C) 10 m/sec 2 (D) Zero
Q. 49.
A right circular cone is fixed with its axis vertical and vertex
down. A particle is in contact with its smooth inside surface
and describes circular motion in a horizontal plane at a
height of 20 cm above the vertex. Find its velocity in m/s.
(Take g = 10 m/s 2 )
(A) 2 m/s (B) 2𝑚/𝑠
(C) 50 m/s (D) 2 2 m/s
Q. 50.
A wedge of mass 𝑀 and a block of mass 𝑚 are kept on an incline of inclination 𝜃.
The system is released from rest. The surface of the wedge on which the block rests
is horizontal. All the surfaces are smooth. Then:
(A) The acceleration of the block is along the incline
(B) The acceleration of the block is in vertical direction
(C) The acceleration of the wedge is greater than g sin θ
(D) Normal force exerted by incline plane on wedge is less than 𝑀 + 𝑚 𝑔 cos θ
Q. 51.
From the fixed pulley, masses 2 kg, 1 kg and 3 kg are suspended
as shown is figure. Find the extension in the spring when
acceleration of 3 kg and 1 kg is same if spring constant of the
spring 𝑘 = 100 N/m.
(Take 𝑔 = 10 ms −2 )
(A) 10 cm (B) 20 cm
(C) 30 cm (D) 25 cm
Q. 52.
Two blocks 𝐴 and 𝐵 of equal masses are placed on rough inclined plane as shown in
the figure. Initially the block 𝐴 is 2𝑚 behind the block 𝐵. Coefficient of kinetic
friction for the blocks 𝐴 and 𝐵 are 0.2 and 0.3 respectively 𝑔 = 10 m/s2 . By the
time the two blocks come on the same line on the inclined plane if they are released
simultaneously, the distance moved by 𝐵 is β𝑚. Find the value of β.
Q. 53.
The figure shows the position-time (𝑥 − 𝑡) graph of one-dimensional motion of a
body of mass 0.4 kg. The magnitude of each impulse is :
(A) 0.4 Ns (B) 0.8 Ns
(C) 1.6 Ns (D) 0.2 Ns
Q. 54.
Two fixed frictionless inclined planes making angles 30∘ and 60∘ with the vertical are
shows in the figure. Two blocks 𝐴 and 𝐵 are placed on the two planes. What is the
relative vertical acceleration of 𝐴 with respect to 𝐵 ?
(A) 4.9 m/s2 in horizontal direction (B) 9.8 m/s2 in vertical direction
(C) zero (D) 4.9 m/s2 in vertical direction
Q. 55.
A block of mass 𝑚 is placed on a surface with a vertical cross section given by 𝑦 =
𝑥 3 /6. If the coefficient of friction is 0.5, the maximum height above the ground at
which the block can be placed without slipping is :
1 1
(A) 𝑚 (B) 𝑚
3 2
1 2
(C) 𝑚 (D) 𝑚
6 3
Q. 56.
A long horizontal rod has a bead which can slide along its length and initially placed
at a distance 𝐿 from one end 𝐴 of the rod. The rod is set in angular motion about 𝐴
with constant angular acceleration α. If the coefficient of friction between the rod
and the bead is μ, and gravity is neglected, then the time after which the bead starts
slipping is:
(A) μ/α (B) μ/ α
1
(C) (D) Infinitesimal
μα
Q. 57.
An insect crawls up a hemispherical surface very slowly. The coefficient of friction
between the insect and the surface is 1/3. If the line joining the centre of the
hemispherical surface to the insect makes an angle α with the vertical, the maximum
possible value of α is given by:
(A) cot α = 3 (B) tan α = 3
(C) sec α = 3 (D) cosec α = 3
Q. 58.
Two masses each equal to 𝑚 are lying on 𝑥-axis at (−𝑎, 0) and (+𝑎, 0), respectively,
as shown in figure. They are connected by a light string. A force 𝐹 is applied at the
origin along vertical direction. As a result, the masses move towards each other
without loosing contact with ground. What is the acceleration of each mass? Assume
the instantaneous position of the masses as (−𝑥, 0) and (𝑥, 0), respectively.
2𝐹 𝑎2 −𝑥 2 2𝐹 𝑥
(A) ⋅ (B) ⋅ 2 2
𝑚 𝑥 𝑚 𝑎 −𝑥
𝐹 𝑥 𝐹 𝑥
(C) ⋅ 2 2 (D) ⋅ 2 2
2𝑚 𝑎 −𝑥 𝑚 𝑎 −𝑥
Q. 59.
System shown in the figure is in equilibrium and at rest. The spring and string are
massless, now the string is cut. The acceleration of mass 2 m and 𝑚 just after string
is cut will be :
(A) 𝑔/2 upwards, 𝑔 downwards (B) 𝑔 upwards, 𝑔/2 downwards
(C) 𝑔 upwards, 2𝑔 downwards (D) 2𝑔 upwards, 𝑔 downwards
Q. 60.
A piece of wire is bent in the shape of a parabola 𝑦 = 𝑘𝑥 2 ( 𝑦-axis vertical) with a
bead of mass 𝑚 on it. The bead can slide on the wire without friction. It stays at the
lowest point of the parabola when the wire is at rest. The wire is now accelerated
parallel to the 𝑥-axis with a constant acceleration 𝑎. The distance of the new
equilibrium position of the bead, where the bead can stay at rest with respect to the
wire, from the 𝑦-axis is:
𝑎 𝑎
(A) (B)
𝑔𝑘 2𝑔𝑘
2𝑎 𝑎
(C) (D)
𝑔𝑘 4𝑔𝑘
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