𝜋

1. If the angle between 𝑎⃗ and 𝑏⃗⃗ is 3 , then angle between 2𝑎⃗ and −3𝑏⃗⃗ is :
(a) 𝜋/3 (b) 2𝜋/3 (c) 𝜋/6 (d) 5 𝜋 /3
⃗⃗ ⃗⃗
2. If 𝑎 and 𝑏 are two unit vectors such that 𝑎⃗ + 2𝑏 and 5𝑎⃗ − 4𝑏 are perpendicular to cach other. then the angle
between 𝑎⃗ and 𝑏⃗⃗ is :
𝜋 𝜋 1 2
(a) 4 (b) 3 (c) cos−1 ⁡ (3) (d) cos−1 ⁡ (7)
3. Vector 𝑎⃗ is perpendicular to 𝑏⃗⃗, components of 𝑎⃗ − 𝑏⃗⃗ along 𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗ will be:
𝑎 2 −𝑏2
(a) 𝑧𝑒𝑟𝑜 (b) 𝑎 − 𝑏 (c) 2 2 (d) √𝑎2 + 𝑏 2
√𝑎 +𝑏
4. ⃗⃗ × B
If A ⃗⃗ + D
⃗⃗ = C ⃗⃗, then select the correct altermative -
(a) B ⃗⃗ is parallel ta (C⃗⃗ + D
⃗⃗ ) (b) A is perpendicular to⁡C ⃗⃗
(c) Component of 𝐶 along 𝐴 = Component of 𝐷 along 𝐴 (d) Component of 𝐶 along 𝐴⃗ = − Component of 𝐷
⃗ ⃗ ⃗⃗ ⃗ ⃗ ⃗⃗ along 𝐴⃗
5. If ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑎1 and ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗𝑎2 are two non collinear unit vectors and if ∣ 𝑎1 + 𝑎2 ∣= √3, then the value of (𝑎 ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗1 − 𝑎⃗2 ) ⋅ (2𝑎⃗1 + 𝑎⃗2 ) is :
(a) 2 (b) 3/2 (c) 1/ 2 (d) 1
6. A ray of light is incident on a plane mirror along a vector 𝑖ˆ + 𝐣 − 𝐤. The normal on incidence point is along i +𝑗ˆ. The
unit vector along the reflected ray is :
1 −1 1 −1
(a) (𝑖 + 𝑗 + 𝑘) (b) (𝑖ˆ + 𝑗ˆ + 𝑘ˆ ) (c) (𝑖ˆ + 𝑗ˆ) (d) (𝑖ˆ + 𝐣 − 𝑘ˆ )
√3 √3 √2 √3
7. A body is moving uniformly on a circle with speed v. Find the magnitude of change in its velocity when it has
turned an angle 𝜃
(a) 2v sin 𝜃 (b) 2vsin⁡(𝜃/2) (c) 2v cos (𝜃/ 2 ) (d) √2vsin(𝜃/2)

8. Angle between the vectors (𝑖̂ + ĵ) and (𝑗̂ + k̂).

(a) 60∘ (b) 90 (c) 180∘ (d) 0∘

9. A parallelogram is formed with 𝑎⃗ and 𝑏⃗⃗ as the sides let ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗

𝑑1 and 𝑑⃗2 be the diagonals of the parallelogram, then 𝑎2 +
2
𝑏 =
(𝑑12 +𝑑22 ) (𝑑12 −𝑑22 )
(a) 2
(b) 2
(c) 𝑑12 + 𝑑22 (d) 𝑑12 − 𝑑22

10. If two non-parallel vectors 𝐴⃗ and 𝐵 ⃗⃗ are equal in magnitude, then vectors (𝐴⃗ − 𝐵 ⃗⃗) and (𝐴⃗ + 𝐵⃗⃗) will be :
(a) parallel to each other (b) parallel but oppositely directed
(c) perpendicular to each other (d) inclined at an angle 𝜃 always less than 90∘
11. If the vector (𝑖̂ + ĵ + 𝑘ˆ ) and 3 𝐢 form two sides of a triangle, then area of triangle is :
(a) √3 (b) 2√3 (c) 3/√2 (d) 3√2
12. The value of 𝑝 so that vectors (2𝐢ˆ − 𝐣ˆ + 𝐤 ˆ ), (𝐢ˆ + 2𝐣ˆ − 3𝐤
ˆ ) and (3𝑖ˆ + 𝑝𝑗ˆ + 5𝑘ˆ ) are coplanar should be :
(a) 16 (b) −4 (c) 4 (d) −8
13. The vector sum of three vectors 𝐀 ⃗⃗, B
⃗⃗ and C ⃗⃗ is zero, If 𝑖̂ and 𝑗̂ are the unit vectors in the directions of A ⃗⃗ and B
⃗⃗
respectively, then :
(a) 𝐶⃗ is in the plane of 𝑖ˆ and 𝑗ˆ (b) 𝐶⃗ is along 𝑖̂ × 𝑗̂ (c) 𝐶⃗ is along 𝑖ˆ (d) 𝐶⃗ is along 𝑗̂
14. Three forces 𝐹⃗1 = (3𝑖ˆ + 2𝑗ˆ − 𝑘ˆ ), 𝐹⃗2 = (3𝑖ˆ + 4𝑗ˆ − 5𝑘ˆ ) and 𝑭 ˆ ) act simultaneously on a particle. In order
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗3 = 𝑎(𝐢ˆ + 𝐣 − 𝐤
that the particle may be in equilibrium, the value of ' 𝑎 ' is :
(a) −6 (b) 6 (c) 9 (d) −9
15. For the figure Fig. 3.50
⃗⃗ + B
(a) A ⃗⃗
⃗⃗ = C (b) 𝐵 ⃗⃗ + 𝐶⃗ = 𝐀⃗⃗
⃗⃗ ⃗ ⃗
(c) C + A = B ⃗⃗ ⃗⃗
(d) 𝐀 + 𝐁 ⃗
⃗⃗ + 𝐂 = 0

16. A vector may change if:

(a) frame of reference is translated (b) frame of reference is rotated
(c) vector is translated parallel to itself (d) vector is rotated
17. When two vectors 𝐀 ⃗⃗ and 𝐁⃗⃗ of magnitudes 𝑎 and 𝑏 are added, the magnitude of the resultant vector is always:
(a) equal to (𝑎 + 𝑏) (b) less than (𝑎 + 𝑏) (c) greater than (𝑎 + 𝑏) (d) not greater than (𝑎 + 𝑏)
18. The rectangular components of force of 5 dyne are :
(a) 1 and 2 dyne (b) 2 and 3 dyne (c) 3 and 4 dyne (d) 2.5 and 2.5 dyne
19. To get a resultant displacement of 10 m, two displacement vectors, one of magnitude 6 m and another of 8 m,
should be combined:
(a) parallel (b) anti-parallel (c) at an angle 60∘ (d) perpendicular to each
20. If the magnitudes of vectors ⃗A⃗, ⃗B⃗ and ⃗C⃗ are 12,5 and 13 units respectively and 𝐀 ⃗⃗ + ⃗𝐁⃗ = 𝐂⃗, the angle between vectors
𝐴⃗ and 𝐵⃗⃗ is:(a) 0 (b) 𝜋 (c) 𝜋/2 (d) 𝜋/4
⃗⃗ = 𝐁
21. If 𝐀 ⃗⃗ + 𝐂⃗ and the magnitudes of 𝐀 ⃗⃗, 𝐁
⃗⃗ and 𝐂⃗ are 5,4 and 3 units respectively, the angle between A ⃗⃗ and 𝐶⃗ is :
−1 −1 −1
(a) cos ⁡(3/5) (b) cos ⁡(4/5) (c) 𝜋/2 (d) sin ⁡(3/4)
22. If two waves of same frequency and same amplitude respectively on superposition produce a resultant wave of the
same amplitude, the waves differ in phase by:
𝜋
(a) zero (b) 𝜋/4 (c) 3 ⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡(d) 2𝜋/3
23. The angle between (𝐴⃗ × 𝐵 ⃗⃗) and (𝐵 ⃗⃗ × 𝐴⃗) is :
(a) zero (b) 𝜋 (c) 𝜋/4 (d) 𝜋/2
24. The resultant of two equal forces is double of either of the forces. The angle between them is:
(a) 120∘ (b) 900 (c) 60∘ (d) 0∘
∘
25. The resultant of two forces acting at an angle of 150 is 10 kg wt, and is perpendicular to one of the forces. The
smaller force is :
(a) 30√3 kg𝑤𝑡 (b) 20√3 kgwt (c) 10√3 kg𝑤𝑡 (d) (20/√3)kg𝑤𝑡

26. Two vectors 𝐴⃗ and 𝐵

⃗⃗ are such that |𝐴⃗ + 𝐵
⃗⃗| = |𝐴⃗ − 𝐵 ⃗⃗ and 𝐁
⃗⃗|. The angle between the vectors 𝐀 ⃗⃗ is :
(a) 0 (b) 𝜋/3 (c) 𝜋/2 (d) 𝜋
27. For the resultant of two vectors to be maximum, what must be the angle between them?
(a) 0∘ (b) 60∘ (c) 90∘ (d) 180∘
28. Minimum number of unequal coplanar forces whose vector sum can be equal to zero is :
(a) two (b) three (c) four (d) any
29. Two vectors 𝐀 ⃗⃗ and 𝐁⃗⃗ lie in a plane, a third vector 𝐂⃗ lies outside this plane, then the sum of these vectors 𝐀 ⃗⃗ + 𝐁
⃗⃗ + 𝐂⃗.
(a) can be zero (b) can never be zero ⃗⃗ + 𝐁
(c) lies in a plane containing 𝐀 ⃗⃗ (d) lies in a plane
⃗⃗
containing 𝐀 − 𝐁 ⃗ ⃗
30. Two forces of magnitude 7 newton and 5 newton act on a particle at an angle 𝜃 to each other; 𝜃 can have any value.
The minimum magnitude of the resultant force is:
(a) 5 newton (b) 8 newton (c) 12 newton (d) 2 newton
31. Two forces of 4 dyne and 3 dyne act upon a body. The resultant force on the body can only be:
(a) more than 3 dyne (b) more than 4 dyne (c) between 3 and 4 dyne (d) between 1 and 7 dyne
32. A force of 6 kg and another of 8 kg can be applied together to produce the effect of a single force of:
(a) 1 kg (b) 11 kg (c) 15 kg (d) 20 kg
33. Out of the following the resultant of which cannot be 4 newton?
(a) 2 N and 2 N (b) 2 N and 4 N (c) 2 N and 6 N (d) 2 N and 8 N
34. In case of three vector quantities of same type, whose resultant cannot be zero?
(a) 10,10,10 (b) 10,10,20 (c) 10,20,20 (d) 10,20,40
35. Five equal forces of 10 N each are applied at one point and all are lying in one plane. If the angles between them are
equal, the resultant of these forces will be:
(a) zero (c) 20 N (b) 10 N (d) 10√2 N
36. If 𝑛ˆ is a unit vector in the direction of the vector 𝐴⃗, then :
(a) 𝐧ˆ = 𝐀 ⃗⃗/|A
⃗⃗| ⃗⃗⃗⃗
(b) n̂ = ⃗A⃗ ⋅ |A| (c) 𝐧ˆ =∣ ⃗A⃗|/A (d) none
37. A truck travelling due north at 50 km/hr turns west and travels at the same speed. What is the change in velocity?
(a) 50 km/ hr north-west (b) 50 √2 km north-West
(c) 50 km/ℎ south-west (d) 50√2 km/ hr south-west
38. 𝐴 boat which has a speed of 5 km /h in still water crosses a river of width 1 km along the shortest possible path in 15
minute. The velocity of the water in km/h is:
(a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) √14
39. A river is flowing from west to east at a speed of 5 m/ minute. A man on the south bank of the river, capable of
swimming at 10 m/ minute in still water, wants to swim across the river in the shortest time. He should swim in a
direction :
(a) due north (b) 30∘ east of north (c) 30∘ west of north (d) 60∘ east of north
40. I started walking down a road to day-break facing the sun. After walking for some time, I turned to my left, then I
turned to the right once again. In which direction was I going then?
(a) East (b) North-west (c) North-east (d) South
41. A man travels 1 mile due east, then 5 mile due south, then 2 mile due east and finally 9 mile due north; how far is
he from the starting point?
(a) 3 mile (b) 5⁡mile (c) 4 mile (d) Between 5 and 9 mile
42. I walked 4 mile, turned to my left and walked 6 mile, then turned to my right again and walked 4 mile. Which of
the choice mentions the distance from the starting point in the place where I stopped?
(a) 15 mile (b) 10 mile (c) 20 mile (d) 14 mile
ˆ 2
43. A force 𝐹 = 6𝑖 − 8𝑗 + 10𝑘 newton produces an acceleration of 1ms in a body. The mass of body would be:
(a) 200 kg (b) 20 kg (c) 10√2kg (d) 6√2 kg
44. The angle that the vector 𝐴⃗ = 2𝑖ˆ + 3𝑗ˆ makes with y axis is:
(a) tan−1 ⁡(3/2) (b) tan−1 ⁡(2/3) (c) sin−1 ⁡(2/3)
−1
(d) cos ⁡(3/2)
45. If ⃗A⃗ = 5î + 7𝑗⃗ − 3𝑘ˆ and ⃗B⃗ = 2𝑖ˆ + 2𝑗ˆ − 𝑐𝑘ˆ are perpendicular vector, the value of c is :
(a) −2 (b) 8 (c) −7 (𝑑) − 8
46. The angle between the two vectors −2𝑖̂ + 3𝑗̂ − 𝑘̂ and ⁡î + 2ĵ + 4𝑘ˆ is :
(a) 0 (b) 90∘ (c) 180o (d) None
47. The angle between the vectors (𝑖ˆ + 𝑗ˆ )and (𝑗ˆ + 𝑘ˆ ) is:
(a) 90∘ (b) 180o (c) 0∗ (d) 60o
48. A body constrained to move in y-direction is subjected to a force given by 𝐹⃗ = (−2𝑖ˆ + 15𝑗ˆ + 6𝑘ˆ ) N. What is the wotk
done by this force in moving the body through a distance of 10 m along y axis?
(a) 190J (b) 160J (c) 150 J (d) 20 J
49. A vector 𝐹⃗1 is along the positive x-axis. If its vector product with another vector 𝐹⃗2 is zero, then 𝐹⃗2 could be:
(a) 4𝑖ˆ (𝑏) − (𝑖ˆ + 𝑗) (c) (𝑗ˆ + 𝑘ˆ ) (𝑑) − 4⁡𝑗ˆ
50. What is the torque of the force 𝐹⃗ = (2𝑖ˆ − 3𝑗ˆ + 4𝑘ˆ )N acting at the point 𝑟⃗ = (3𝑖ˆ + 2𝑗ˆ + 3𝑘ˆ )m about the origin?
(a) 6𝑖 − 6𝑗 + 12𝑘 (b) 17𝑖ˆ − 6𝑗ˆ − 13𝑘ˆ
(c) −6𝑖ˆ + 6𝑗ˆ − 12𝑘ˆ (d) −17𝑖ˆ + 6𝑗ˆ + 13𝑘ˆ
51. The angle made by the vector 4𝑖ˆ − 3𝑗ˆ + 5𝑘ˆ with z-axis is:
(ii) 30 (b) 45∘ (c) 90o (d) 120o
52. Three vectors A, 𝐵 ⃗⃗ and ⃗C⃗ satisfy the relation ⃗A⃗ ⋅ ⃗B⃗ = 0 and ⃗A⃗ ⋅ ⃗C⃗ = O The vector ⃗A⃗ is parallel to:
(a) ⃗B⃗ (b) 𝐶⃗ ⃗⃗ ⋅ 𝐶⃗
(c) 𝐵 (d) B × ⃗C⃗
53. The resultant of two forces, one double the other-it magnitude, is perpendicular to the smaller of the two forces.
The angle between the two forces is:
(a) 120∘ (b) 60o (c) 90o (d) 150o
∘
54. A projectile of mass 𝑚 is fired with velocity 𝑣 at an angle of 45 with the horizontal from point 𝐴. Neglecting air
resistance, the magnitude of change in momentum the starting point 𝐴 and the striking point 𝐵 is :
𝑚𝑣 √2
(a) (b) 2𝑚𝑣 (c) √2𝑚𝑣 (d)
√2 𝑚𝑣
55. Magnitudes of four pairs of displacement vectors are given. Which pair of displacement vectors, under vector
addition. fails to give a resultant vector of magnitude 3 cm ?
(a) 2 cm, 7 cm (b) 1cm,⁡4 cm (c) 2 cm, 3 cm⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡(d) 2cm, 4 cm

56. Three forces of magnitudes 30,60 and 𝑃 newton acting at a point are in equilibrium. If the angle between the first
two is 60∘ , the value of 𝑃 is :
(a) 25√2 (b) 30√3 (c) 30√6 (d) 30√7
⃗ ˆ ∘
57. A force 𝐅 = 𝑎𝐢ˆ + 𝑏𝐣ˆ + 𝑐𝐤 is acting upon a body of mass ⁡ 𝑚 '. If the body starts from rest and was at the origin
initially. find its new co-ordinates after time 𝑡 :
𝑎𝑡 2 𝑏𝑡 2 𝑐𝑡 2 𝑎𝑡 2 2𝑏𝑡 2 𝑐𝑡 2 𝑎𝑡 2 𝑏𝑡 2 𝑐𝑡 2
(a) 2𝑚 , 2𝑚 , 2𝑚 (b) 2𝑚 , 𝑚 , 2𝑚 (c) 𝑚 , 𝑚 ⋅ 2𝑚 (d) none
58. Let 𝐹⃗ be the force acting on a particle having position vector 𝑟⃗ and 𝑡⃗ be the torque of this force about the origin.
Then :
⃗⃗ ⋅ τ⃗⃗ ≠ 0
(a) 𝑟⃗ ⋅ 𝜏⃗ = 0 and F ⃗⃗ ⋅ 𝜏⃗ = 0 (c) 𝑟⃗ ⋅ 𝜏⃗ ≠ 0 and F
(b) 𝑟⃗ ⋅ 𝜏⃗ ≠ 0 and F ⃗⃗ ⋅ 𝜏⃗ ≠ 0 (d) 𝑟⃗ ⋅ 𝜏⃗ = 0 and 𝐹⃗ ⋅ 𝜏⃗ = 0

⃗⃗ × B
59. If |A ⃗⃗ ⋅ B
⃗⃗| = √3A ⃗⃗ + B
⃗⃗ then the value of |A ⃗⃗| is :
1/2 𝐴𝐵 1/2
(a) (𝐴2 + 𝐵2 + √3𝐴𝐵) (b) (𝐴2 + 𝐵2 + 𝐴𝐵)1/2 (c) (𝐴2 + 𝐵2 + ) (d) 𝐴 + 𝐵
√3
 ⃗⃗, ⃗𝐁⃗ and ⃗C⃗ are vectors each having a unit magnitude. If ⃗A⃗ + ⃗B⃗ + ⃗C⃗ = 0, then ⃗A⃗ ⋅ ⃗B⃗ + ⃗B⃗ ⋅ ⃗C⃗ + ⃗C⃗ ⋅ ⃗A⃗ will be :
60. 𝐀
3 1
(a) 1 (b) − (c) − (d) 0
2 2

61. Three forces act on a body. The body will certainly have an acceleration if these are:
(a) 7 N, 8 N, 14 N (b) 10 N, 4 N, 12 N (c) 3 N, 15 N, 8 N (d) 2 N, 6 N, 7 N

62. Vectors ⃗A⃗ and ⃗B⃗ are mutually perpendicular. Component of ⃗A⃗ + ⃗B⃗ in the direction of ⃗A⃗ − ⃗B⃗ will be :
𝐴2 +𝐵2 𝐴+𝐵 𝐴2 −𝐵2
(a) 2 2 (b) √𝐴2 − 𝐵2 (c) A−𝐵 (d) 2 2
√𝐴 −𝐵 √𝐴 +𝐵
63. For a particle in circular motion , the acceleration ’ a’ at a point 𝑃(𝑅, 𝜃) on the circle of radius 𝑅 is: (here 𝜃 is
measured from 𝑥-axis)
𝑣2 𝑣2 𝑣2 𝑣2 𝑣2 𝑣2 𝑣2 𝑣2
(a) − sin⁡ 𝜃î + cos⁡ 𝜃ĵ (b) − cos⁡ 𝜃𝐢ˆ − sin⁡ 𝜃𝐣ˆ (c) − cos⁡ 𝜃𝑖ˆ + sin⁡ 𝜃𝑗ˆ (d) − 𝐢ˆ + 𝐣ˆ
𝑅 𝑅 𝑅 𝑅 𝑅 𝑅 𝑅 𝑅
64. A particle is given successive displacements. Which of the following sets of displacements could be capable of
returing the particle to its initial position :
(a) 10 m, 8 m, 6 m, 30 m (b) 20 m, 10 m, 6 m, 50 m (c) 70 m, 20 m, 40 m, 30 m (d) 100 m, 18 m, 22 m, 32 m
65. An expression which cannot be defined meaningfully among vectors is :
⃗⃗ ⋅ (B
(a) A ⃗⃗) (b) ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
⃗⃗ × C A × (B ⃗⃗) (c) (A×B)×(C×D) (d) (A
⃗⃗ × C ⃗⃗ ⋅ B⃗⃗) × (C ⃗⃗ ⋅ D
⃗⃗ )
66. In the regular hexagon shown in Fig. AB ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ + AC
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ + AD ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ + AE ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ + AF ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ can bc⁡F expressed as:
(a) 4ÅO
(b) 3AD⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
(c) 8AD(d) zero
67. In the regular hexagon shown in the last Fig. , ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ AB + ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ BC + ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ CD +DE EF + ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ + ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ AF can be
expressed as:
(a) −2𝐹𝐴 ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ (b) zero ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
(c) 2FA (d) ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
FA
68. In the regular hexagon shown in previous Fig , AO ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ + BO ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ + 𝐶𝑂 ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ +DO ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ + EO⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ + FO
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ can be
expressed as
* (a) zero (b)-2OC (c)-2 OF (d) OF
69. For vectors A and B ⁡, (A + B) ∗ ( A × B) will be:
(a) A2 B2 (b) (𝐴 + 𝐵)(𝐴. B) (c) zero (d) √𝐴2 + 𝐵2 + 𝐴𝐵

70. Minimum number of coplanar vectors of equal magnitudes whose vector sum could be zero, is:
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 6

71. Minimum number of coplanar vectors of unequal magnitude whose vector sum could be zero, is:
(𝑎)2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 6

72. In Fige 3.52, 𝐷 is the mid points of ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗

BC. Which of the following relation is correct?
(a) 𝑋⃗ + 𝑌
⃗⃗ = 𝑍⃗
(b) 𝑋⃗ − 𝑌
⃗⃗ = 𝑍⃗
(c) 𝑋 − 𝑌⃗ = 𝑍⃗/2
⃗ ⃗

(d) 𝑋⃗ + 𝑌
⃗⃗ = 2𝑍⃗.

73. Sum of magnitude of two forces acting on a body is 15 N. The resultant force has magnitude 12 N and it is
perpendicular to the smaller force, magnitude of the smaller force 14:
(a) 2.7 N (b) 3.2 N (c) 1.8 N (d) 4.6 N
74. Resultant of two forces ⃗F⃗1 and ⃗F⃗2 has magnitude 50 N. The resultant is inclined to 𝐹⃗1 at 60𝑜 and to 𝐹⃗2 at 30𝑜 .
Magnitudes of 𝐹⃗1 and 𝐹⃗2 , respectively, are :
(a) 25 N, 25√3 N (b) 20 N, 20√3 N (c) 20 N. 30 N (d) 30N⁡40 N

⃗⃗, B
75. A ⃗⃗ are vector such that C
⃗⃗ and C ⃗⃗ = A
⃗⃗ + B ⃗⃗ ⊥ ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
⃗⃗ and C A⁡and⁡also⁡C = A . Angle between A ⃗⃗ and B
⃗⃗ is:
(a) 𝜋/2 (b) π/4 (c) 3𝜋/4 (d) 𝜋

76. 𝐴 lion is at some instant at a position 𝐴(2 m, 6 m, −1 m) and a goat is at position at (1 m. 12 m, 8 m). The lion is free
to move but the goat is unable io move due to injury. The lion runs towards the goat and reaches it in a time 2 sec.
Average velocity of the lion is
1 9 𝑖 5 𝑗 𝑘 5 7
(a) (− 2 i + 3j] + 2 𝐤) ms (b) (2 − 2𝑗 + 2 𝑘) m)⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡ (c) (𝑖 − 2 + 2 ) m/s (d) (3 i − 2 𝑗 + 2 k )m/s

77. Vector ⃗A⃗ is in the vertically upward direction and B towards north, 𝐵
⃗⃗ × 𝐴⃗ is toward:
(a) east (b) west (c) vertically downward (d) south

78. In the parallelogram shown in Fig. 3.54, ⃗A⃗ and ⃗B⃗ are vectors represented by sides of the
parallelogram and 𝐷⃗⃗1 and 𝐷
⃗⃗2 are diagonal vectors, then D12 + D22 is

𝐴2 −𝐵2 𝐴2 +𝐵2
(a) (𝐴2 + 𝐵2 ) (b) 2
(c) 2
(d) 2(𝐴2 + 𝐵2 )

79. ⃗A⃗ and ⃗B⃗ are vectors expressed as ⃗A⃗ = 2î + ⃗j and ⃗B⃗ = i − 𝑗ˆ
Unit vector perpendicular to 𝐴⃗ and 𝐵 ⃗⃗ is :
𝐢−𝑗ˆ+𝑘ˆ ⃗
𝐢ˆ+𝐣⃗−𝐤 𝑖+𝑗+𝑘
(a) (b) (c) (d) 𝑘ˆ
√3 √3 √3

ˆ and ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
80. Area of the parallelogram formed by vectors 𝐴⃗ = 𝑖ˆ + 2𝑗ˆ + 4𝐤 𝐵 = 3𝑖ˆ − 2𝑗ˆ is :
(a) 4√17 unit (b) 2√17 unit (c) 17√2 unit (d) 17√3 unit

81. Flight of a bird is an example of :

(a) addition of vectors (b) dot product of vectors (c) cross product of vectors (d) none

ˆ acting at a point described by position vector 𝑟⃗ = 7𝐢ˆ + 3𝐣ˆ + 𝐤

82. Torque of a force 𝐅⃗ = −3𝐢ˆ + 𝐣ˆ + 5𝐤 ˆ is :
(a) 12𝑖ˆ − 14𝑗ˆ + 3𝑘ˆ (b) −14𝑖ˆ + 38𝑗ˆ − 16𝑘ˆ (c) −12𝑖ˆ + 14𝑗ˆ − 3𝑘ˆ (d) 14𝑖ˆ − 38𝐣ˆ + 16𝑘ˆ
⃗⃗ ⃗ ⃗ ⃗⃗ ⃗ ⃗
83. Vectors 𝐀 and 𝐁 can be expressed as 𝐀 = 8𝐢ˆ + 6𝐣ˆ and 𝐁 = ⃗𝐢 − ⃗𝐣. Component of 𝐀 ⃗⃗ in the direction of ⃗𝐁⃗ is :
3 5 1
(a) 4 (𝑖ˆ − 𝑗ˆ) (b) 2 (𝑖ˆ − 𝑗ˆ) (c) 𝐢ˆ − 𝐣ˆ (d) 2 (𝑖ˆ + 𝑗ˆ)
84. Projection of 2𝐢ˆ + 6𝐣ˆ on 𝑍-axis is :
(a) 2 (b) 6 (c) 4.5 (d) none of these
⃗
⃗⃗ ⃗⃗ ⃗ ⃗ ⃗
⃗⃗ ⃗⃗
85. 𝑹 is the resultant of 𝐀 and 𝐁. 𝐑 is inclined to A at angle 𝜃1 and to ⃗𝐁⃗ at angle 𝜃2 , then :
(a) 𝜃1 < 𝜃2 (b) 𝜃1 < 𝜃2 if 𝐴 > 𝐵 (c) 𝜃1 < 𝜃2 if 𝐴 < 𝐵 (d) 𝜃1 < 𝜃2 if 𝐴 = 𝐵

ˆ and 𝑐ˆ are unit vectors. If 𝐚ˆ + 𝐛

86. 𝐚ˆ, 𝐛 ˆ = 𝐜ˆ, then the magnitude of 𝐚ˆ − 𝐛 ˆ is :
1 1
a) (b) c) √2 (d) √3
√3 √2
87. Diagonals of a parallelogram are represented by vectors = 5𝐢ˆ − 4𝐣ˆ + 3𝐤 ˆ and 𝐁 ˆ . Area of the
⃗⃗ = 3𝐢ˆ + 2𝐣ˆ − 𝐤
parallelogram is :
(a) √171 unit (b) √72 unit (c) 171 unit ⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡ (d) 72 unit
88. A particle is moving on a circular path of radius ' 𝑅 '. As it moves through an angular displacement 𝜃, its linear
displacement will be :
(a)Rsin 𝜃 (b) 2𝑅cos⁡ 𝜃/2
(c)2𝑅sin⁡ 𝜃/2 (d) 𝑅cos⁡ 𝜃
89. If 𝛼, 𝛽 and 𝛾 are the angles which a vector makes with 𝑋, 𝑌 and Z-axes respectively, then sin2 ⁡ 𝛼 + sin2 ⁡ 𝛽 + sin2 ⁡ 𝛾 is
equal to: (a)3 (b) 2 (c) 1 (d) 0
 90. Magnitudes of vectors 𝐏 ⃗⃗, ⃗𝐐
⃗⃗ and ⃗𝐑
⃗⃗ are equal, If 𝑃⃗ + ⃗𝐐⃗⃗ + ⃗R⃗ = 0, then angle between ⃗R⃗ and ⃗Q⃗ is 𝛼 while if 𝑃⃗⃗+ ⃗𝐐
⃗⃗ = ⃗𝐑
⃗⃗,
the angle between ⃗𝐑 ⃗⃗ and ⃗P⃗ is 𝛽, then :
𝛽
(a)𝛼 = 2𝛽 (b) 𝛼 = 𝛽 (𝑐)𝛼 = ⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡(d) none of these
2
91. What is the angle between 𝐀 = 5𝐢ˆ − 5𝑗ˆ and 𝐁 ⃗⃗ = 5𝑖ˆ − 5𝐣ˆ ?
(a) 90∘ (b) 45o (c) 0o (d) 60∗
92. A particle starting from the origin (0,0) moves in a straight line in the (𝑥, 𝑦) plane. Its coordinates at a later time are
(√3, 3). The path of the particle makes with the axis an angle of:
(a) 302 (b) 45∘ (c) 60∘ (d) 0∘
93. The sum of two vectors 𝐴⃗ and 𝐵 ⃗⃗ is at right angle to their difference. Then :
(a) 𝐴 = 𝐵 (b) 𝐴 = 2𝐵 (c) 𝐵 = 2A (d) ⃗A⃗ and ⃗B⃗ have the same direction
⃗⃗ = 2𝐢ˆ + 3𝐣 − ⃗𝐤 and ⃗B⃗ = −𝐢ˆ + 3𝐣ˆ + 4𝐤
94. If 𝐀 ˆ , then projection of ⃗A⃗ on ⃗B⃗ will be:
3 3 3 3
(a) (b) (c) √ (d) √
√13 √26 26 13
95. A particle acted upon by constant forces 4𝑖ˆ + 𝑗ˆ − 3𝑘ˆ and 3𝑖ˆ + 𝑗ˆ − 𝑘ˆ is displaced from the point 𝐢ˆ + 2𝐣ˆ − 𝐤
ˆ to point
5𝑖ˆ + 4𝑗ˆ − 3𝑘ˆ. Total work-done by the forces in 𝑆𝐼 unit is :
(a) 20 (b) 40 (c) 50 (d) 30
⃗⃗ ⃗⃗
96. The component of vector A = 𝑎𝑥 ⃗i + 𝑎𝑦 ĵ + 𝑎𝑧 k along the direction of 𝑖ˆ − 𝑗ˆ is :
𝑎 −𝑎
(a) 𝑎𝑥 − 𝑎𝑦 + 𝑎𝑧 (b) 𝑎𝑥 − 𝑎𝑦 (e) 𝑥 2 𝑦 (d) 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑎𝑦 + 𝑎𝑧
√
97. The angle subtended by vector A ⃗⃗ = 4𝑖ˆ + 3𝑗ˆ + 12𝑘ˆ with the x-axis is :
3 4 4 3
(a) sin−1 ⁡ (13) (b) sin−1 ⁡ (13) (c) cos−1 ⁡ (13) (d) cos−1 ⁡ (13)
98. ⃗A⃗ and B
⃗⃗ are two vectors given by ⃗A⃗ = 2î + 3ĵ and B
⃗⃗ = ⃗i + j.ˆThe magnitude of the component of 𝐴⃗ along 𝐵
⃗⃗ is :
5 −3 7 1
(a) (b) (c) (d)
√2 √2 √2 2

ANSWER KEY:

Correction 53 a

Long answer type

1. If 𝐴⃗ = 4𝑖̂ + 3ĵ is a vector, find its magnitude and direction. What is the coordinate of the terminal point of the
vector. [5, tanβ=0.75, (4,3) ]
𝜋
2. The length of second's hand of watch is 1 cm, what is the change in velocity of its tip in 15 seconds? [15√2 cm⁡s−1 ]
3. A particle moves along a straight line by a meter and then makes an angle 𝜃 with the line and crosses ‘b’ meter.
Find the resultant displacement of the particle .|√𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 + 2𝑎𝑏 cos 𝜃 m|

4. Two forces of magnitudes 𝑃 and 2𝑄 are inclined to each other at an angle of 150∘ . If the resultant force is
perpendicular to 𝑃, thow that 𝑃 = √3𝑄.

5. ⃗⃗. When 𝑄
𝑅⃗⃗ is the resultant of two vector 𝑃⃗⃗ and 𝑄 ⃗⃗ is reversed, the resultant is 𝑆. Prove that 𝑅 2 + 𝑆 2 = 2(𝑃2 + 𝑄 2 ).
Calculate the resultant of the following forces at a point, making use of resolution process
(1) 100. √2 dyn along north east (2) 980, √2 dyn alons netth wert (iii) 1960 dyne along south
[1244.51 dyne]
6. A child pulls a rope attached to a stone wath a force of 60⁡N. The rope makes an angle of 40∘ to the ground.
(a) Calculate the effective value of the pull tending to move the stone along the ground.
b) Calculate the force tending to lift the stone vertically. [45.96 N; 38.97 N]
7. At what angle the two forces (𝐹1 + 𝐹2 ) and (𝐹1 − 𝐹2 ) act so that the resultant is √2(𝐹12 + 𝐹22 )} . [90o]
8. 𝐴⃗ = 2𝑖ˆ + 3𝑗ˆ + 4𝑘ˆ and 𝐵 ⃗⃗ = 𝑖ˆ − 𝑗ˆ + 𝑘ˆ are two vectors. Find 𝐴⃗ × 𝐵⃗⃗ [7𝑖ˆ + 2𝑗ˆ − 5𝑘ˆ ]
9. Given, 𝐴⃗ = 3𝑖ˆ + 2𝑗ˆ − 6𝑘ˆ and 𝐵 ⃗⃗ = 4𝑖ˆ − 3𝑗ˆ + 𝑘ˆ . What is the angle between 𝐴⃗ and 𝐵 ⃗⃗ ? [90∘ ]
10. For what values of 𝑎 and 𝑏, will the vectors 2𝑖ˆ − 3𝑗ˆ − 𝑘ˆ and 𝑎𝑖ˆ + 𝑏𝑗ˆ − 2𝑘ˆ be parallel to each other? [𝑎 = 4, 𝑏 = −6]
For what value of 𝑎, will the vectors 𝑎𝑖ˆ − 2𝑗ˆ + 𝑘ˆ and 2𝑎𝑖ˆ + 𝑎𝑗ˆ − 4𝑘ˆ be perpendicular to each other? [-1 and 2]
11. Prove that (𝐴⃗ + 2𝐵 ⃗⃗) ⋅ (2𝐴⃗ − 3𝐵 ⃗⃗) = 2𝐴2 + 𝐴𝐵cos⁡ 𝜃 − 6𝐵2
12. Determine the value of 𝑛 so that the vectors 𝐴⃗ = 2𝑖ˆ + 4𝑗ˆ − 𝑛𝑘ˆ and 𝐵 ⃗⃗ = 3𝑖ˆ − 4𝑗ˆ + 2𝑘ˆ are perpendicular. [-5]
13. Given 𝐴⃗ + 𝐵 ⃗⃗ = 𝐶⃗ and 𝐶⃗ = [𝐶⃗ ⋅ 𝐶⃗]1/2 , show that 𝐶 = [𝐴2 + 𝐵2 + 2𝐴𝐵cos⁡ 𝜃]1/2, where 𝜃 is the angle between 𝐴⃗ and 𝐵 ⃗⃗.
14. If (𝐴⃗ + 𝐵
⃗⃗) ⋅ (𝐴⃗ − 𝐵
⃗⃗) = 0, show that the magnitude of both the vectors are equal.
ˆ
15. Find the unit vector perpendicular to both the vectors 𝐴⃗ = (2𝑖ˆ + 2𝑗ˆ + 2𝑘ˆ ) and ⁡⁡𝐵 ⃗⃗ = (𝑖ˆ − 𝑗ˆ + 2𝑘ˆ ). ⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡[6𝑖ˆ−2𝑗ˆ−4𝑘]
√56
16. Maximum and minimum values of the resultant of two forces are 15 and 7 N respectively. If each of the forces are
increased by 1 N and now they act at 90o, find the resultant. [13N]
17. Magnitudes of two forces acting at a point are in the ratio of 2: 1. If the angle between their resultant and the
𝜋
greater force is 𝜃, show that, the value of 𝜃 cannot exceed .
6
18. Resultant of two forces, 𝑃 and 𝑄 acting at a point is 𝑅. On doubling 𝑄, resultant also doubles. The magnitude of the
resultant also doubles when the direction of 𝑄 is made opposite. Show that 𝑃: 𝑄: 𝑅 = √2: √3: √2.
19. The resultant 𝑅, of two forces 𝑃 and 𝑄, inclined at a fixed angle, makes an angle 𝜃 with 𝑃. Show that, the resultant
𝜃
of two forces (𝑃 + 𝑅) and 𝑄, inclined at the same angle, will make an angle 2 with force (𝑃 + 𝑅).
20. When the angle between forces 𝑃 and 𝑄 is 𝛼, magnitude of the resultant is 5√𝑃2 + 𝑄 2 . When the angle between
1
them changes to (90∘ − 𝛼), magnitude of the resultant changes to 3√𝑃2 + 𝑄 2 . Prove that tan⁡ 𝛼 = 3.
21. A field has the shape of an equilateral triangle. Three boys are standing at the three vertices. Each side of the field is
of 𝒂⁡⁡⁡ m length. Each boy starts moving at speed 𝑣, in the direction of the boy in front of him at the same time.
2𝑎
Where and when do they meet one another? (at the centre of mass of the triangle, after time 3𝑣 )

Problems to start with:

1. The velocity of a particle moving on a circular path is 5 cm/s towards north at any instant. After traversing one-
fourth of the path its velocity is 5 cm/s towards east. Indicate the change in velocity in a vector diagram. ( Ans.
7.1 cm/s, 45∘ south of east. )
2. Two forces of 6 N and 8 N act at a point at an angle of 90∘ with each other. Determine the magnitude and direction
of the resultant force by drawing a vector diagram. (Ans. 10 N, 53∘ from 6 N.)

3. Resultant of two forces which have equal magnitudes and which act at right angles to each other is 1414 dyne.
Calculate the magnitude of each force. [Ans. 1000 dyne]

4. Two forces of 5kgf and 10kgf are acting at an angle of 120∘ . Calculate the magnitude and direction of the resultant
force. [Ans. 8.66kgf, 90∘ with the direction of 5kgf ]

5. A body is simultaneously given two velocities, one 10 m /s due east and other 20 m s−1 due north-west. Calculate
the resultant velocity. [Ans. 14.74 m s−1 , 16∘ 19′ west of north]
6. At what angle do the forces (A + B) and (A − B) act so that the magnitude of resultant is √3 A2 + B 2 ? [Ans, 60']

7. Two forces whose magnitudes are in the ratio of 3 : 5 give a resultant of 35 N. If the angle of inclination be 60∘ ,
calculate the magnitude of each force. [Ans. 15 N, 25 N ]

8. The greatest and least resultant of two forces acting at a point is 10 N and 6 N respectively. If each force is increased
by 3 N, find the resultant of new forces when acting at a point at an angle of 90∘ with each other. [ 12.1 N, 24∘ 26′ ]
9. The sum of the magnitudes of two forces acting at a point is 18 and the magnitude of their resultant is 12 . If the
resultant is at 90∘ with the force of smaller magnitude, what are the magnitudes of forces? ( ans 5, 13 )
10. At what angle should the two force vectors 2𝐹 and √2𝐹 act so that the resultant force is √10 F ? ( ans 450)
11. Two forces, while acting on a particle in opposite directions, have the resultant of 10 N. If they act at right angles to
each other, the resultant is found to be 50 N. Find the two forces. (40 N, 30 N )

12. The resultant of two forces has magnitude 20 N. One of the forces is of magnitude 20√3 N and makes an angle of
30∘ with the resultant. Then what is the magnitude of the other force? (Ans 20 N)

13. If 𝐴⃗ = 4𝑖ˆ + 3𝑗ˆ is a vector, find its magnitude and direction. What is the coordinate of the terminal point of the
vector. ⁡[5, tan⁡ 𝛽 = 0.75, (4,3)]
14. Calculate the resultant of the following forces at a point, making use of resolution process
(i) 100. √2 dyne along north east (ii) 980, √2 dyne along north west (iii) 1960 dyne along south
[1244.51 dyne]
15. A particle is acted upon by two velocities given by 2𝑖ˆ + 3𝑗ˆ − 5𝑘ˆ and 𝑖ˆ − 2𝑗ˆ + 3𝑘ˆ . What will be the resultant velocity
of the particle? Also find magnitude of 𝑉 ⃗⃗ in M.K.S. units. What angles does the resultant make with the x,y and z
axes [ 3.74 unit]
16. A particle gets displaced from a point (2, −1, 3) to (1,2, −4). Find the displacement vector and its magnitude.
Also find the unit vector of the displacement
17. A particle is acted upon by two velocities given by 2𝑖ˆ + 3𝑗ˆ − 5𝑘ˆ and 𝑖ˆ − 2𝑗ˆ + 3𝑘ˆ . What will be the resultant velocity
of the particle? Also find magnitude of 𝑉 ⃗⃗ in M.K.S. units. [3.74 ms−1 .]

18. A particle gets displaced from a point (2, −1, 3) to (1,2, −4). Find the displacement vector and its magnitude. [7.68
m]
19. Find the angle between two vectors 𝑖ˆ − 2𝑗ˆ −5𝑘ˆ and 2𝑖ˆ + 𝑗ˆ − 4𝑘ˆ. [ ⁡𝜃 = cos −1 ⁡(0.7968) = 37.17∘ . ]

20. ∴The acceleration of a particle is 2𝑖ˆ + 𝑗ˆ + 𝑘ˆ. Find the vector component of the acceleration along the line (𝑖ˆ + 𝑗ˆ − 𝑘ˆ )
2
and its magnitude. [ 3 (𝑖ˆ + 𝑗ˆ − 𝑘ˆ )]

⃗⃗⃗ 1 = 3𝑖ˆ − 2𝑗ˆ + 7𝑘ˆ and 𝐑

21. The diagonals of a parallelogram are represented by 𝐑 ⃗⃗⃗ 2 = 5𝑖ˆ + 6𝑗ˆ − 3𝑘ˆ, find the area of the
parallelogram. [31.68]

22. A particle undergoes two displacements, represented vectorially as 2𝑖ˆ − 3𝑗ˆ + 𝑘ˆ and 𝑖ˆ + 3𝑗ˆ − 4𝑘ˆ. What is net
displacement? Find the magnitude of the net displacement. [Ans. 3𝑖ˆ + 𝑘ˆ , 3.162 units]

23. A particle gets displaced through 𝑖ˆ + 2𝑗ˆ − 4𝑘ˆ due to a force 2𝑖ˆ − 3𝑗ˆ − 6𝑘ˆ. The displacement and force are measured
in M.K.S. units. Find the work done. [Ans. 20 J]

24. Are the two vectors represented by 2𝑖ˆ + 4𝑗ˆ + 2𝑘ˆ and 𝑖ˆ + 2𝑗ˆ − 5𝑘ˆ perpendicular to each other? [Ans. Yes]

25. Find the resultant of the following forces acting at a point.

(i) 1√2𝑁 along north-east.(ii) 9.8√2𝑁 along north-west. (iii) 2 kg𝑓 along south. Given 𝑔 = 9.8 m s−2 [Ans.
8.8√2𝑁 along SW]

26. Given that |𝑎 + 𝑏⃗⃗| = |𝑎⃗ − 𝑏⃗⃗|. Find the angle between 𝑎⃗ and 𝑏⃗⃗.

27. A force ⃗F⃗ = 2𝑖ˆ + 𝑗ˆ + 4𝑘ˆ, when acting on a body changes the position vector of the body from (3𝑖ˆ + 2𝑗ˆ − 𝑘ˆ ) to (9𝑖ˆ +
5𝑗ˆ − 2𝑘ˆ ). Find the work done by the force F ⃗⃗. [Ans. 11 units]

⃗⃗ = 3𝑖ˆ − 2𝑗ˆ + 3𝑘ˆ newton and makes an object to move with velocity 𝑣⃗ = 3𝑖ˆ − 𝑘ˆ ms− 1.
28. An engine applies a force F
Find the power supplied by engine to the object in doing so. [Ans. 6𝑊 ]

29. Show that (𝐴⃗ × 𝐵

⃗⃗) is perpendicular to both 𝐴⃗ and 𝐵
⃗⃗.
30. Find (𝐴⃗ × 𝐵
⃗⃗). (𝐴⃗)